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Marika A. Olson

At the core of my practice is a commitment to clarity, efficiency, and meaningful impact.

Drawing on more than seventeen years of experience with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Peace Corps, I bring a global perspective shaped by work across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.

I hold a Master’s in Crop Science from North Carolina State University and a Bachelor’s in Agricultural Science from Cornell University, and have built my career around the intersection of innovation, policy, and practical implementation. I help organizations bridge vision and execution — translating complex challenges into streamlined, adaptive solutions that deliver lasting results.

My work has spanned inclusive economic growth, climate-adaptive systems, and financial inclusion initiatives, as well as partnerships with governments, private sector, and civil society. Today, I apply that same analytical precision and creative insight to help businesses and organizations modernize operations, embrace new technologies, and improve performance.

Whether guiding stakeholders through complex change, mapping and refining processes, or developing clear, actionable requirements, my focus remains the same: turning innovation into efficiency. I bring to each project the perspective of a career spent connecting strategy to results — helping organizations of all sizes work smarter and thrive in a rapidly changing environment.