Meet the Organizers
Meet the Owner
I’m Marina Mahnken, a Professional Home Organizer and Decluttering Expert proudly serving Monmouth County, NJ.
I understand how ADHD and chronic disorganization can affect daily life, and I specialize in helping clients overcome clutter-related challenges so they can reclaim their spaces. My mission is to create calm, functional systems that fit seamlessly into each client’s lifestyle.
Born and raised in Brooklyn, I now live in Manalapan, NJ with my husband of 20 years, our three daughters, and five cats. I started Declutter My Clutter in 2016 as a one-woman show and grew it into a small team of Organizers. In 2021, I relocated to Central Florida, continuing to work with New Jersey clients virtually while serving Florida clients in person. By 2023, I returned to NJ and soon began rebuilding my selective team of trusted, highly trained Organizers (learn about them below) to handle projects across Monmouth County and southern Middlesex County.
I’m a long-time Golden Circle Professional Member of the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals (NAPO) and hold specialist certificates in Residential Organizing, Workplace Productivity, Life Transitions, Life Productivity, and Team Productivity. I am a long-time member of the NAPO Virtual Chapter.
I’ve also earned a Foundations Certificate in Chronic Disorganization from The Institute for Challenging Disorganization – training that keeps my work grounded in empathy, respect, and proven strategies.
My approach blends compassion with expertise. I don’t create “Instagram-perfect” spaces that are impossible to maintain. I design realistic, lasting solutions based on how you actually live, so your organization works for you – not the other way around.
When I’m not with clients, I’m happiest outdoors – walking Monmouth County parks, enjoying Jersey Shore beaches, or tending my backyard garden full of herbs and vegetables. Music is my constant companion, and my playlists often include Tool, Radiohead, Pearl Jam, Eddie Vedder, Chris Cornell, Tori Amos, and Pink Floyd.
Don’t let clutter keep you from enjoying your home or inviting people in. Let’s start right where you are and get you to where you want to be.
Meet the Team
Hi, I’m Lauren! I love organizing because it’s like solving a puzzle. There’s something so satisfying about creating systems that make life feel calmer and more manageable. I focus on building structures that actually support how people live, especially for folks who feel like their brains don’t fit into “normal” routines.
When I’m not organizing, I’m hanging out with my wife and our two dogs, Hazel Nut and Turtle Dove, or working on creative projects like sewing and painting.
Hi, I’m Margaret! Born and raised in Jersey (and still residing here!) I live with my husband and our three cats. I’m a true Virgo at heart so I love some good organization. I love to help people declutter and organize their spaces in a way that makes them both functional and enjoyable!
When I’m not decluttering I’m probably at a concert, working on my garden, or fostering countless tiny, baby kittens!
Hello, I’m Susan and I live in Monmouth County, NJ. I’m a mother of two grown boys, and with some extra time on my hands, I wanted to do something that makes me feel good by helping others.
I didn’t necessarily plan this as a professional career, but I realized I’ve been doing this most of my adult life. Whether it was moving kids in and out of dorm rooms, helping my elderly mother transition out of her home of nearly 50 years, or managing my own moves – decluttering and organizing spaces has always brought me a sense of calm and clarity. I’m now working with Declutter My Clutter and love helping people create systems that work to better utilize their space.
Hi, I’m Robin! I’m a single mama of two, plus a Chihuahua-mix rescue. I’m originally from Florida, but spent many years in NYC and LA after college pursuing acting. I come from a non-judgmental place of compassion with organizing. I’m passionate about it because I believe it can be truly life-changing. I love seeing a clients space transformed and the joy and peace that I know it will bring them.
When I’m not at Declutter my Clutter, I love singing Hamilton at home with my girls, crafting, decorating cakes and listening to 70’s music.
