Development Director
- Marion Mohrlok, Development Director
Marion Mohrlok
Marion Mohrlok (she/her) brings a deep commitment to social justice and community building to her role securing PEPS's financial future. Since 2007, she has cultivated diverse funding partnerships with individuals, foundations, corporations, and sponsors, ensuring sustainable support for parents and families while serving as a thoughtful steward of donor investments.
A trained social worker and community organizer, Marion's approach to development is rooted in equity and empowerment. She previously led fundraising efforts for Dress for Success at the YWCA of King and Snohomish Counties, supporting women's economic independence. Her international experience includes consulting with German cities and counties on civic engagement strategies and directing a neighborhood center in Wuppertal, Germany—work that deepened her understanding of how strong communities are built from the ground up.
Outside of PEPS: Marion immigrated from Germany in 2000 and has made the Seattle area home with her husband, John, and their two sons, Joshua and Noah. As a family, they love traveling, hiking, and exploring the outdoors together.
Education: Marion holds an MSW in Social Work from Katholische Fachhochschule für Sozialwesen in Freiburg, Germany. She is also an IAF-trained community organizer and a graduate of the University of Washington's Fundraising Management certificate program. Marion is an active member of AFP Advancement Northwest.
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