Alisa Meraz-Fishbein

Hometown: Albuquerque

Home state: New Mexico

Home country: United States

Undergraduate institution: University of Colorado

Undergraduate degree and major (and minor, if applicable): B.A. journalism, minor in business and creative writing

Pre-MBA industry: Media

Degree specializations (choose up to two):

• Strategy

Student organization membership:

• Consulting Association

Why Rice Business?

Rice Business is an inclusive community where I feel comfortable and proud to be myself. Classmates collaborate with one another to achieve collective success, and staff and faculty go above and beyond in their support.

What does The Consortium mean to you?

Increasing visibility of minorities in business leadership positions. Encouraging minority business students to pursue business roles and helping us achieve our potential as business leaders.

What does a Consortium liaison do and what are you looking forward to most in this role?

I am a member of the female mentorship team. I look forward to sharing my first-year experiences with fellow Consortium students and providing a friendship to all. 

What advice do you have for prospective MBA students?

Do it! My business acumen has been thoroughly developed, and I am grateful to now have connections (and friends!) all over the world.