Lucas Santos
MBA admissions consultant and career mentor in sports, tech and public service
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | MBA admissionsGrad school and PhDIvy League and top schoolsCareer changeResume and LinkedInConsulting and finance recruitingCareer clarity and purposeExecutive presence and communicationLeadership development |
| Also coaches | Career coach and Executive coach |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | Joint MBA and MPP, Harvard Business School and Harvard Kennedy School; David M. Rubenstein Fellowship; George Leadership Fellowship; RISE Fellowship |
Lucas Santos is an MBA admissions consultant who also coaches people on career choices in sports, technology and public service. He holds a joint MBA and MPP from Harvard Business School and the Harvard Kennedy School. He worked as a consultant at The Bridgespan Group and as a transportation and infrastructure director for a U.S. congressman. Today he works at WSC Sports, where he partners with large sports rights holders in Latin America.
What Lucas helps with
Lucas helps people apply to MBA and master's programs and make hard career decisions. He also works on turning ideas into action.
- Applying to MBA programs
- Planning a joint MBA and MPP application
- Applying as a diverse MBA candidate
- Building a consulting resume
- Choosing between complex career paths
- Building a career in sports, technology or public service
- Turning ideas into action
Who Lucas works with
Lucas works with people who want careers in sports, technology and public service. He also works with MBA applicants, including those who plan to apply for a joint MBA and MPP and those who apply as diverse candidates.
Background and qualifications
Lucas has more than a decade of experience in the public, private and innovation sectors. He started in government as Transportation and Infrastructure Director for Congressman Seth Moulton, where he led federal policy work and supported large infrastructure projects. He also worked on economic development through public-private partnerships and on several campaigns in Massachusetts. He then became a consultant at The Bridgespan Group, advising nonprofits and philanthropies on strategy and growth. He earned a joint MBA and MPP from Harvard Business School and the Harvard Kennedy School. He now works at WSC Sports.
Lucas Santos pricing
Programs and services
- MBA admissions coaching
- Master's program coaching
- Management consulting coaching
- Leadership coaching
- Communication and public speaking coaching
- Career coaching
Lucas Santos reviews
Lucas Santos has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 18 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He earned a joint MBA and MPP at Harvard and has worked in government, nonprofit consulting and sports technology.
Best for MBA applicants, especially joint MBA and MPP candidates, who want a career in sports, technology or public service.
Common questions
How much does Lucas Santos charge?
Coaching with Lucas runs $70 to $145 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Lucas Santos help with?
Lucas Santos helps with applying to MBA programs, planning a joint MBA and MPP application, applying as a diverse MBA candidate and building a consulting resume.
Does Lucas Santos coach online?
Sessions are online.
Does Lucas Santos have reviews?
Lucas Santos has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 18 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Lucas Santos certified?
Lucas Santos lists: Joint MBA and MPP, Harvard Business School and Harvard Kennedy School; David M. Rubenstein Fellowship; George Leadership Fellowship; RISE Fellowship.
Does Lucas Santos help with joint MBA and MPP applications?
Yes. He earned a joint MBA and MPP from Harvard Business School and the Harvard Kennedy School. He has shared resources on the joint degree admissions path.
Does Lucas Santos coach diverse MBA candidates?
Yes. He has a resource on applying and succeeding as a diverse MBA candidate.
How do I contact Lucas Santos?
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