Maren advocates for sustainable mobility, social inclusion, and gender equity. As the co-founder of Egre Menged Impact (EMI), she promotes cycling as a powerful tool for social change and empowerment, particularly for marginalized communities in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. She is the Bicycle Mayor of Addis Ababa under the BYCS program and holds a Master´s degree in Climate Change and Development from SOAS University of London. Furthermore, she has worked with national and international organizations in biodiversity, environmental sustainability, and communication, contributing to initiatives that promote resiliece, inclusivitx, and sustainable development.