Maren holds a master’s degree in higher, postsecondary, and continuing education and a bachelor’s degree in history and geography from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She began her career in higher education working in administration and human resources in a dean’s office before focusing her work on student advising, recognizing her joy in working with others and helping individuals meet their goals. Prior to working in career advising, she was an academic advisor at three universities, including in the College of Arts and Sciences at Loyola University Chicago. Originally from Wisconsin, Maren loves to spend her free time hiking, trying new Chicago restaurants, or reading a book.