Mariana R. F. Duarte joined Grupe in July of 2022 after graduating with a master’s in finance from the University of the Pacific. Mariana is responsible for gathering crucial economic and market data that aids the decision-making process on various deals and supplies the Capital Market team with the necessary material to source capital or debt financing. Once secured, she is crucial in providing accurate reporting and managing the flow of information. Mariana assists the entire organization across the development spectrum, including the acquisition process, asset management, overseeing loan draws, preparing exit or refinance scenarios, and updating proformas, ensuring Grupe and its investors maximize their returns. Since joining the team, Mariana has been involved in the underwriting and development of over 2,500 market value and value-added units.

Mariana was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil and played professional water polo for eight years. Her biggest athletic achievement was representing her home country at the 2016 Olympics. Outside of work, Mariana enjoys traveling, reading, and exercising. She currently resides in Sacramento, CA.