Maria Surina is a seasoned investment professional with extensive experience in managing private investment portfolios, specializing in US pensions and private clients. Currently serving as Managing Director at Cambridge Associates since 2018, Maria has led due diligence on private investment strategies in North America and Europe, authored industry research, and participated in numerous industry panels. Prior to this role, Maria was an Assistant Vice President at Bain Capital, where involvement in real estate investments and asset management took place, and at Harvard Management Company, overseeing the endowment portfolio's real estate investments. Earlier career roles include Sr. Portfolio Management Associate at The DESCO Group, Inc. and Senior Valuation Consultant at Altus Group. Maria holds an MBA in Finance from Washington University in St. Louis and a Post Graduate Certificate in Real Property Valuation from The University of British Columbia, along with a Bachelor's degree in Real Estate Management from the University of Guelph.