As a former evaluator for Stanford GSB, UC Berkeley Haas, and Carnegie Mellon, Maren Savage has reviewed, interviewed, and advised thousands of applicants for and to elite MBA programs. She brings an insider’s understanding of what makes an application stand out – helping Fortuna clients not only present their best selves, but do so with clarity and confidence.

Maren began her career founding a firm serving hedge fund managers and later led a nationwide team overseeing more than $10B in alternative investments as a Vice President in Risk Management. Her two decades of industry experience give her a unique ability to guide applicants from a wide range of professional backgrounds.

She earned her MBA from Stanford GSB and her BS in Human Development and Psychology from UC Davis. In addition to coaching MBA candidates, she serves as a certified college counselor at a local high school, actively helping students shape their academic paths.

Maren is that person who goes out of her way to support a friend – and that same energy fuels her work with applicants. Deeply rooted in connection and community, she’s a board member, recreational sports coach, and has most recently started a women’s USTA tennis team in her San Francisco Bay Area community.