Emma Cooke
PMBA '26
Hometown: Spring, TX
Undergraduate Institution: Texas A&M University
Undergraduate Degree and Major: B.S. in Industrial Distribution
Previous Graduate School (if applicable): N/A
Pre-MBA Industry: Energy
Pre-MBA Company: Vitol
Pre-MBA Title: Contracts Team Lead
Current Industry: Energy
Current Company: Vitol
Current Title: Contracts Team Lead
Desired Industry Post-MBA: Energy
Desired Job Function Post-MBA: Commercial/Finance
What Rice MBA clubs/organizations have you been involved in, and what positions have you held?
- CleanTech Association
- The Adam Smith Society
- Energy Association
- Women in Leadership Conference
What has been the most surprising part of your Rice MBA experience? It has definitely surprised me how much I would learn about myself through the challenge of balancing full-time work and school. Doing something difficult that I’ve never done before has been a massive personal growth experience outside of the classroom.
What has been your favorite thing about your MBA experience so far? Meeting such amazing classmates and realizing that I chose the perfect program for me (Professional Evening).
What is one piece of advice you would share with prospective professional MBA students? If you identify as an independent, high-achieving person, remember that asking for help is a strength and not a weakness.