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.

In business for 18 years, 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 and cost-effective 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 president of the Oregon chapter of NAPO (National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals)  and the organizing expert for KGW’s morning TV show “Hello! Rose City.”

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 gentle, soft-spoken and calming demeanor instantly puts clients at ease. Clients never feel rushed or steamrolled by her. 

Her innate skills for organizing deepened with her quickly growing family of having three boys in four years. With a bachelor’s degree in Human Development Early Childhood Education and as a former educator Deborah is skilled at working with a variety of learning styles and personality types.

In her spare time Deborah loves spending time with her husband, adult children and taking their dog for walks. She also loves reading and spending time in nature. 

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

Abbe Schilperoort, Professional Organizer

Abbe Schilperoort brings the energy and fun to organizing sessions with her cheerfulness, can-do spirit, and great sense of humor. Originally from Texas, she moved to Oregon with her husband 20 years ago, and is now a mom of 3 kids ranging in age from 8-18. 

Being a mom of 3 means she is an expert at time management for busy families and at organizing all the “kid stuff” that accumulates in a home. She and two of her kids are learning more and more that they might have ADHD, so she understands first-hand the overwhelm and anxiety that comes with making all those decisions necessary to keep a space organized.

Abbe especially enjoys interior design and the challenge that comes with making a home that functions well for all its members. In her free time, she enjoys international travel, sewing, DIY home projects and the Pacific Northwest’s great outdoors.