A boutique advisory firm specializing in place-based strategy, cross-sector alignment, and high-level facilitation for equitable and sustainable community development.
Building Stronger Communities Through Impact & Reinvestment
Strategic Support for Complex Community Challenges
Strategic advisory for municipalities, nonprofits, philanthropic intermediaries, and place-based coalitions.
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We help organizations design and execute place-based strategies grounded in equity, economic mobility, and long-term community well-being.
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We clarify roles, align priorities, and structure collaborative models that enable partners to work effectively toward shared outcomes.
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We guide high-stakes conversations for boards, coalitions, and civic leaders, creating clarity, alignment, and momentum around core priorities.
About MRL Strategies
A Trusted Partner & Advisor Since 2024
MRL Strategies LLC provides high-level strategic advisory to organizations working at the intersection of community development, economic mobility, and social impact. Grounded in a systems perspective and informed by extensive experience in community-based engagement, public-sector collaboration, and coalition alignment, we help communities navigate complexity, strengthen partnerships, and translate their mission into progress.
Our approach is disciplined, values-driven, and tailored to the realities of place-based work. We partner with leaders who understand that meaningful impact requires clarity, coordination, and a long-view approach to community transformation.
Meet the Founder & Principal
Maybelyn Rodríguez Laureano, MBA, MSIRE (she/her)
Social Impact Strategist | Community Development Advocate
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May is a seasoned nonprofit leader with 15+ years of experience. Prior to founding MRL Strategies in 2024, she served as Executive Director for the South Florida Community Development Coalition. She has a robust track record dedicated to reimagining pathways for shared prosperity.
She has raised millions in philanthropic support, led regional alliances, and advanced policy advocacy initiatives across housing, equity, and climate. Her board service includes the Community Opportunity Alliance, Miami-Dade Affordable Housing Trust Fund, and the City of Fayetteville Planning Commission among others.
She has been invited to speak and present with institutions including the University of Miami and the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact.
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Community Development Certificate, Novogradac
2025 Fellow, Open Access
Leadership Miami, Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce
Leadership Development Program, United Way of Cumberland County
Institute for Community Leadership, City of Fayetteville
Citizens Academy, City of Fayetteville
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Master of Science in Real Estate, Florida International University
Master of Business Administration in Project Management, Fayetteville State University
Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Fayetteville State University
Ready to Strengthen Your Community’s Impact?
If your organization is navigating complexity, aligning partners, or seeking a strategic approach to community development, we’re here to support your next chapter.
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