Allison Pelzel
PMBA '24
Hometown: Troy
Home State: Texas
Home Country: United States
Undergraduate Institution: Texas A&M University
Undergraduate Degree and Major: Business Honors & Supply Chain Management
Current Industry: Strategy Consulting
Current Company: KPMG
Current Title: Manager
Desired industry post-MBA: Consulting
Student Organization Membership:
- Rice Business Student Association for Professionals - Social Co-Chair
- Wine Club
- Doerr Institute for New Leaders Graduate Ambassador
What has been the most surprising part of your Rice MBA experience?
The classroom! I love learning and discussions.
What has been your favorite thing about your MBA experience so far?
The people, hands down.
What do you LOVE most about Houston?
The food scene - you can get any type you want any day!
What is one piece of advice you would share with a prospective student?
Immerse yourself in the program as much as you can. The content, the professors, the faculty, the students - everyone is top notch, and you should take advantage of it all while you're here. It's going to fly by!