The examples below illustrate some of the ways I have supported organisations, networks and communities to navigate complexity, strengthen collaboration and translate ambitious ideas into practical action.
Strategy Development
- Solid Ground (2026): Led the development of an early-intervention charity from concept to pilot stage, co-creating organisational strategy, governance structures and delivery models designed to address the root causes of poor outcomes for young men through prevention, community support and systems-informed practice
- Madagascar Research & Conservation Institute (2020): Led participatory organisational strategy and change during COVID-19, strengthening financial, operational and social resilience through transparency, staff welfare reforms and decolonised leadership
Co-design, Innovation & Scaling
- Elrha (2026): Led the co-design of Elrha’s Readiness to Scale pipeline and digital AI-powered Scale Accompaniment Tool, embedding localisation and user centred approaches into how humanitarian innovations access funding, support and scaling pathways
- Daughters of the Deep (2021–2022): Led the co-design and delivered a leadership and empowerment programme supporting young Malagasy women to overcome social, economic and gender-based barriers to careers in marine conservation and science. Developed participatory learning systems during overlapping climate and COVID-19 crises to ensure programmes remained responsive to community needs
Collaborative Ecosystem Development
- Start Network Hubs (2022–2025): Supported the establishment, development and scaling of nationally rooted, locally led humanitarian networks (Hubs) in 10 countries. Co-designed collaborative governance models, partnership agreements and learning systems. Supported networks to move from coordination towards collective action and systems influence
- Madagascar Partnership Coalition (2020–2022): Convened and coordinated an international coalition of NGOs, researchers, funders and private-sector partners to sustain programmes during COVID-19 and support expansion into health, education, environmental and vocational initiatives
“Maisie has been one of the best people I’ve had the chance to work with. Her facilitation skills, guidance, and steady mentorship have shaped me both personally and professionally.“
-Surojit Sarmah, Indian Humanitarian Hub
“I enjoyed attending Maisie’s training on innovation analysis, decolonial approach and scalability on Cardiometabolic disease management in humanitarian settings . Excellent facilitation and engagement skills during the training both in person and virtual events. “
-Eshetu Kidane, APHRC
Learning, Facilitation & Capacity Strengthening
- African Population Health & Research Centre – APHRC (2025–2026): Built organisational capacity in innovation identification, analysis and decolonial research practice through workshops and a facilitated community of practice
- Start Network Fellowship Programme (2025): Designed and delivered systems thinking and systems change learning programmes for humanitarian leaders across 10 countries, combining training, facilitation, mentoring and practical application to support organisational and systems-level change
I’ve worked with organisations across the globe
A Systems Lens 