about reSPACEd

MaryJo Monroe, Owner and Professional Organizer

MaryJo founded reSPACEd in 2008 in Portland, Oregon. ReSPACEd melds strong organizing principles with innovative design concepts to bring form and function into the spaces of Portland-Metro homes.

With 20 years of design experience, MaryJo knows how to make a home feel bright, spacious and warm. Using a friendly approach, she works at the client’s pace, respectfully offering suggestions for improvements while finding creative ways to best use the space.

MaryJo is able to work within a wide range of budgets and has received specialized training in working with those who struggle with ADHD, mental health issues and chronic disorganization.

ReSPACEd advocates green design principles, starting by using supplies that the client already owns and keeping new purchases to a minimum. Whenever possible, reSPACEd advocates recycling or donating items instead of throwing them away.

MaryJo is a member of the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals (NAPO) and Past President of the Oregon chapter of NAPO.

She is an Oregon native, who grew up in Newberg and attended Linfield College in McMinnville, Oregon. MaryJo now lives in North Portland with her husband and son.

Jodie Brauer, Professional Organizer

Jodie has more than a decade of experience organizing and brings with her an expertise in working with people going through the grieving process.  Facilitating groups at the Dougy Center for the last 10 years, Jodie has seen and heard it all. This makes her especially skilled at working with those who have depression, anxiety or ADHD. Clients often comment on Jodie’s patient, compassionate approach and ability to draw on clients’ strengths.

Originally from North Dakota, Jodie has lived in Oregon for more than 25 years and considers herself an Oregonian. She lives in SE Portland with her teenage son and husband.

Jodie has a master’s degree in conflict resolution from Portland State University. Her passions include organizing, working in the grieving community, cooking and gardening.

Deborah Debban, Professional Organizer

Deborah’s calm and patient demeanor instantly sets clients at ease. She has been organizing for four years and brings with her a knack for creative organizing solutions. Her excellent listening skills help her set up organizing systems customized for each client’s preferences, habits and brain style.

As a former educator and with a bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Early Childhood Education, Deborah loves to help families and kids get and stay organized. In her spare time, Deborah enjoys spending time with her husband and three sons, taking their dog for walks, reading and spending time in nature.

She is originally from Washington state, but has lived in Oregon for 25 years and considers it home.