Maryellen comes to Ohana after a career with a local telephone company that culminated with the position of Product Manager. In 2004, she chose to cut back to part time work, which landed her in a support position with a local guardianship firm. Her duties there included administrative assistance, benefits administration, payroll and accounts payable. Now at Ohana, she assists with organization, benefits administration, mail handling, audit trail procedures for incoming checks, front desk reception, ordering supplies and other projects as needed.

Maryellen has an MBA from City University and a Bachelor's degree in Home Economics Education from the University of Washington