Havalle Barazi
PMBA '24
Hometown: Houston
Home State: Texas
Home Country: United States
Undergraduate Institution: University of Houston, Bauer College of Business
Undergraduate Degree and Major (and minor, if applicable): BBA Management Information Systems
Current Industry: Technology
Current Company: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
Current Title: Finance Intern
Desired industry post-MBA: TMT
Desired job function post-MBA: Consultant or Finance/Strategy Associate
Student Organization Membership:
- Net Impact
- Consulting Association
- Finance Association
- Beer Club
What has been the most surprising part of your Rice MBA experience?
How open and receptive Rice Business Alumni have been to help. Whether it’s a simple conversation or even a resume review, the Rice Business community comes through.
What has been your favorite thing about your MBA experience so far?
My classmates, Rice Business does an incredible job creating an impressive, intelligent, and friendly cohort of students.
What do you LOVE most about Houston?
The diversity, largely due to the variety of incredible international dishes you can find at the restaurants here.
What is one piece of advice you would share with a prospective student?
Spend time networking with your classmates as soon as possible, and be open to trying new things!