Who We Are

Marilyne O’Hara, PhD, is a seasoned executive and the Founder of Matibo Advisory and Coaching LLC. With over 15 years of experience in M&A operations, strategy, and integration, she has built a stellar reputation for driving enterprise-wide initiatives and delivering exceptional results across Fortune 500 companies and mid-market organizations.
Recognizing her natural ability to mentor colleagues and friends, Marilyne decided to formally expand into coaching to meet the growing demand for her guidance. During a transformative nine-month sabbatical, she walked the historic El Camino and completed intensive training with the renownedICF accredited Awaken Coaching Institute, deepening her expertise in coaching both business and personal clients. Additionally, she has completed the Positive Intelligence program to enhance her coaching toolk it and better serve her clients.
Marilyne combines her extensive corporate expertise with a passion for helping individuals achieve transformative growth. Her vision is to “partner with clients to uncover and boldly embrace their full potential, guiding them toward a positive, purposeful, and well-balanced life.”
A native French speaker and Fulbright Scholar, Marilyne holds a Ph.D. in Biosystems Engineering from Oklahoma State University. She has lived on three continents, traveled to four, and visited over 50 countries. She currently resides in Pennsylvania with her husband and two children. When not working or coaching, Marilyne enjoys hiking, spending time at the beach, and planning her next adventure.