Impressions

PMBA-W Chido Osueke ’24

Plans post-graduation?

I will continue to work with industry leaders focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the utility industry through carbon capture technologies, renewable power generation and the reduction of sulfur hexafluoride (SF6). I plan to execute business and engineering solutions that deliver tangible benefits to the global community throughout the value chain.

MBA@Rice Elizabeth Garrett ’24

What do you hope to take away from your time at Rice Business?

My time at Rice has already given me the ability to see business challenges through perspectives I just didn’t have access to before. Additionally, I’ve made strong connections with some incredibly bright and interesting people. They open my mind and give me energy that I know will continue to fuel me as I carry on with my journey.

Undergrad Business Major Daniel Ling ’24

Plans post-graduation?

I’ll be joining Bain full time as an associate consultant in the Houston office! But before that, I plan to take some time off and travel — China, Argentina and Europe top of list — as well as work on scaling my e-commerce business.

PMBA-E Nikki Suarez ’24

What do you hope to take away from your time at Rice Business?

As a Hispanic woman, I view my experience here as a pivotal step to breaking through the glass ceiling and leveraging my unique perspective and skills honed during this MBA program to earn a seat at decision-making tables.

FTMBA Isha Vaishampayan ’24

Plans post-graduation?

I would love to secure and build my career in the technology industry. Also, I want to travel the world to explore, immerse myself in new experiences and gain new perspectives. And finally, I would love to volunteer to serve my community and engage in meaningful work for underrepresented communities.

Hybrid MBA Alexis Smith ’25

Plans post-graduation?

My goal is to advance within my current company, Next Level Medical. I’d like to attain a C-suite leadership position, through which I can continue positively impacting team members’ lives while furthering our mission of delivering high-quality, affordable healthcare.

MAcc Ethan Powell ’24

Favorite book?

“The Giving Tree ” by Shel Silverstein. My parents read this book to me all the time when I was growing up, and then gave me a copy as a high school graduation gift so I would always remember to serve others and to never take people for granted when they make sacrifices for me.

Ph.D. Baifu Chen

Favorite book?

“The Three-Body Problem” by Cixin Liu. I like to quote George R. R. Martin’s comments on this book as “a unique blend of scientific and philosophical speculation, politics and history, conspiracy theory and cosmology.”

EMBA IJ Onianwa ’24

Favorite book?

“Dare to Lead” by Brené Brown. Her take on leadership resonates with me. To me, it is more than just a leadership book. The insights in her book can be applied to any relationship situation.