CLASS NOTES

Daniela Flores ’20

On April 18, 2020, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and country-wide shutdown, Daniela and Jose Delgado ’19 got engaged at the Houston Arboretum after three years of dating. Although they began dating before Rice Business, they both cherish the many memories they formed in the McNair halls, partios, after partios, and class trips along their classmates. Daniela and Jose are looking forward to this new stage in their relationship and their wedding in 2021 (here's hoping the pandemic will be over by then). 

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Kait (Riley) Nichols ’20

Kait married Wes Nichols this summer and Kait recently began a new position as a Tax Associate I at Weaver and Tidwell in Fort Worth.

Alex Lee ’19

Alex relocated from his hometown of Houston halfway across the world to Hong Kong in January to be with his fiancée Kara, and to begin a new role as Technical Program Manager at Telstra International (a global connectivity company). The couple happily tied the knot on June 27th, 2020 and are longing for the day when they can finally travel for their honeymoon.

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Daniel Barvin ’18

Kai William Barvin was born on May 15, 2020.

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Mijin Han ’17

Norma Torres Mendoza ’20 and Mijin Han, along with a couple of friends, took the time during quarantine to begin a podcast for first-generation college students. “How to College: First Gen” was created in an effort to democratize education and information. As first-gens that have experienced the process of going to and through college, Norma and Mijin are delighted to be able to share some of the insight and lessons learned along the way. Many of their guests will come from Rice University. Check out howtocollegefirstgen.org for more information.

Nicol Voutsinas ’11

Nicol and Michael Voutsinas welcome twin boys, Theodore and Dimitri Voutsinas, joining big sisters Evie (4.5) and Allie (2.5). 

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Tanay Shah ’04

Tanay took on a leadership role, leading the M&A Strategy practice for Deloitte Consulting. The group is focused on helping clients with portfolio strategy, finding pathways to growth and value creation through M&A, and diligence.

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Hugo Vrsalovic ’04

Hugo Vrsalovic started “Life Is Wonderful: Empowering People Through Self Awareness,” working as a public speaker at middle schools, high schools, universities, corporations and recovery centers on recovery, addiction and life. Visit “Life Is Wonderful” on YouTube or check out the website: www.Lifeiswonderful.love.

Asma Ishaq ’02

In March 2020, Asma was appointed chairperson of the Trust Transparency Center's new collagen trade association, the Collagen Stewardship Alliance. On July 13, she was named NutraChampion 2020 for her lifetime achievement in the natural products industry and the collagen/hyaluronic acid (HA) market. And on July 23, The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) and American Express announced that Asma’s company, Modere, has been ranked No. 3 on the WPO’s annual list of the 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies because of its 1500% growth in revenues from 2015-2019.

Brian Engleman ’98

This year has brought some changes in Brian’s professional life. He became co-fund manager at the San Diego Angel Conference and started as an advisor to Rehinged.AI, primarily working on strategy and business development. Many of you know he recently remarried, and Nora and Brian (and Brian’s three new step-kids) are safe, healthy and happy in San Diego. Special hello to the Flex MBA Class of 1998 and the JGS classes of 1997 & 1998.