Jessica Chavez
PMBA '24
Hometown: Houston
Home State: Texas
Home Country: United States
Undergraduate Institution: Texas A&M University
Undergraduate Degree and Major: Political Science
Current Industry: Nonprofit
Desired industry post-MBA: Consulting
Desired job function post-MBA: Consultant
Student Organization Membership:
- Consulting Association
- Rice Business Women's Organization
- Jones Gives Back
- Latin Business Student Association
What has been the most surprising part of your Rice MBA experience?
The people. Never once have I felt judged for being myself or for talking about my background of being a first generation Latina who comes from immigrant parents. Also how close my cohort has become and the friendships I have built.
What has been your favorite thing about your MBA experience so far?
Networking. Rice makes it very easy to find the resources you need if you are thinking of using your MBA to pivot careers. Getting to learn about companies that want to hire Rice students and attending coffee chats with alumni that work at these companies has been a great opportunity.
What do you LOVE most about Houston?
The diversity the city has to offer. As a native Houstonian I am still discovering every day new places in the city that I had never heard before.
What is one piece of advice you would share with a prospective student?
Have fun, attend as many events as possible, and be open to new opportunities.