Internews CEO and leadership

Marjorie Rouse is a Chief Programs Officer and SVP of Programs at Internews and is based in Washington, D.C.. She has worked as Director, Outreach and Advocacy Campaign Against Corruption at Checchi Consulting, Inc. and ARD; Senior Producer, Moscow at NBC News; and Senior Vice President, Programs at Internews. Marjorie attended University at Albany between 1986 and 1988 and University at Albany between 1983 and 1986.

Demonstrated leader in transforming organizations and establishing best-in-class operations focused on business growth, fiscal discipline, and operational excellence. Extensive executive experience in strategy, finance, operations, and risk management functions in both public and privately-owned companies including financial services, media, global non-profit, and most recently, in multifamily real estate investment, development and management. Key strengths include developing and executing strategic and financial plans; executing M&A transactions; building innovative product, process, and technology capabilities; identifying and managing enterprise risks; transforming businesses and re-engineering operations to improve efficiency in order to maximize shareholder value. Named finalist in the March of Dimes ‘Heroines of Washington” in 2018; Named Washingtonian’s “Most Powerful Women in Washington” in 2017; Bisnow’s “Women of Influence in Commercial Real Estate” in 2017; Washington Business Journal’s “Women Who Mean Business” Honoree in 2016; Nominated for The Women’s Center’s “Leadership Award” in 2016; and named Washington’s “Non-Profit CFO of the Year Award for Innovation” in 2007.