MBA Women International (MBAWI) is dedicated to empowering graduate women in business in order to propel more women  into leadership positions in corporate America and to enhance diversity in  the workplace.

The MBAWI chapter at the Jesse H. Jones School of Business achieves this goal through:

• Organizing networking events with alumni, professional women, and local MBAWI chapter members
• Planning the annual Women in Leadership Conference at the  Jones School
• Encouraging attendance at the MBAWI  National Conference and Career Fair
• Providing support through mentoring opportunities
• Raising awareness through community outreach

Thank you for your interest in and support of our organization!  We invite you to e-mail us at nawmba@rice.edu if you would like to stay connected and get more involved with MBAWI.

2011-2012 MBAWI Rice Chapter Board

		Mallory Engler President  Undergraduate: University of Kansas Internship: Halliburton Work Experience: University of Kansas: Office of Admissions & Scholarships (Texas Regional Representative), School of Engineering (Recruiter)
		Leah Brown VP of Development  Undergraduate: University of Virginia Internship: Ernst & Young Work Experience: Advisory Board Company (Account Manager in healthcare consulting)
		Jennifer Neeley VP of Development  Undergraduate: Texas A&M University Internship: Ernst & Young Work Experience: Seven Lakes High School and Lamar High School (Spanish Teacher)
		Kelsey Adams VP of Events  Undergraduate: Tulane University, Freeman School of Business Internship: Education Pioneers Work Experience: Parkway Properties, Inc. (Commercial Property Manager and Leasing Agent)
		Jenny McKinney VP of Events  Undergraduate: Vanderbilt University Internship: Dr. Pepper Snapple Group           Work Experience: Pinnacle Financial Strategies (Project Manager and Consultant); Deloitte Consulting (Analyst)
		Lacey Fluor Goossen VP of FinanceUndergraduate: Southern Methodist University Internship: Texas Crude Energy, Inc. Work Experience: Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (Financial Analyst, Capital Markets & Investor Relations)
		Rachel McGaughey VP of Marketing  Undergraduate: University of Maryland Internship: General Electric Work Experience: Towers Watson (Pension Analyst)
		Maria Alejandra Peláez VP of Strategy Undergraduate: The George Washington University Internship: Education Pioneers Work Experience: Creative Associates International, Inc.
		Lora Robles VP of P-MBA Relations Undergrad: Texas A&M University Work Experience: Invensys Operations Management

Events

• Fall Welcome Dinner 9/7: A kick off for the new school year. 
• Alumni Wine & Cheese Night 11/9: An opportunity to interact and network with Jones School alumni. 
• Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 10/1: In partnership with the Rice Multisports Club. 
• National MBAWI Conference 9/15-17 (Dallas): A national event, it focuses on leadership, networking, and career opportunities.  
• Dress for Success Volunteer Opportunity 11/5: Volunteering as part of the Jones Gives Back Day. 
• Local MBAWI Conference 2/10: To bring together industry professionals for a full day of development and networking, with interactive panels and diverse speakers. Register now!  
• Lunch & Learns 10/26 & 3/21: To create conversations regarding issues important to successful women in business.  
• Spring Partio to welcome newly admitted students.