MBA Women International (MBAWI)

Mission

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 mbawi@rice.edu if you would like to stay connected and get more involved with MBAWI.
 

Officers

	Faria Nasser President Undergraduate: Barnard College, Columbia University Internship: Ernst & Young Work Experience: Citi Foundation (corporate foundation of Citigroup Inc.)
	Anca Loghin VP of Development Undergraduate: University of Houston Internship: Exxon Mobil Corporation (Treasurer’s) Work Experience: J.P. Morgan Chase Bank N.A. (Financial Analyst (3 years) & Associate (2 years), Mid-Corporate Banking / Syndicated Leveraged Finance)
	Haniya Mian VP of Development Undergraduate: The University of Texas at Austin Internship: ConAgra Foods - Marketing Work Experience: Marketing Consultant at Teradata/Aprimo
	Tatiana Loza VP of Events Undergraduate: Texas A&M University Internship: Atwood Oceanics Work Experience: Universal Pegasus International (Supply Chain)
	Elizabeth Tyson VP of Events Undergraduate: Vanderbilt University Internship: Tyco Flow Control Work Experience: Memorial Hermann Healthcare System (Marketing Representative)
	Caroline Nettles VP of Finance Undergraduate: University of Virginia Internship: GE Oil & Gas Work Experience: The Whiting-Turner Contracting Co. (Project Engineer)
	Emily Boggs VP of Marketing Undergraduate: Rhodes College Internship: Halliburton Work Experience: Andrews Kurth LLP (Marketing and Communications)
	Nan Parsley VP of MBA-P Relations Undergraduate: University of Texas Work Experience: Texas Monthly (Custom Publishing, Project Management)
	Elizabeth Perez VP of External Affairs Undergraduate: Florida Atlantic University Internship: Statoil Work Experience: Siemens (Commercial Project Manager and Financial Analyst)

Events

MBAWI events for the 2012-2013 school year include:

• Fall Welcome Dinner 9/5: A kick off for the new school year. 
   
• Happy Hour 9/26: A chance to mix and mingle with fellow MBAWI members in a casual setting.
   
• Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 10/6: In partnership with the Rice Multisports Club. 
   
• National MBAWI Conference 10/18-20 (Phoenix): A national event that focuses on leadership, networking, and career opportunities.
   
• Alumni Wine & Cheese Night 11/7: An opportunity to interact and network with Jones School alumni. 
   
• Local MBAWI Conference 2/1: To bring together industry professionals for a full day of development and networking, with interactive panels and diverse speakers. 
   
• Lunch & Learns 10/24 & 3/20: To create conversations regarding issues important to successful women in business.