Zyreel Rigos

Hometown: Chicago, IL

Undergraduate Institution: St. Olaf College

Undergraduate Degree and Major: B.A. in Nursing

Previous Graduate School (if applicable): N/A

Pre-MBA Industry: Healthcare

Pre-MBA Company: MD Anderson Cancer Center

Pre-MBA Title: Pediatric ICU Travel Nurse

Current Industry: N/A

Current Company: N/A

Current Title: N/A

Desired Industry Post-MBA: Healthcare

Desired Job Function Post-MBA: Chief Nursing Officer

What Rice MBA clubs/organizations have you been involved in, and what positions have you held?

• Entrepreneurship Association
• Healthcare Association

What has been the most surprising part of your Rice MBA experience? The amount of networking events available has been a surprising part of the MBA. No matter what your industry is, there always seems to be events happening.

What has been your favorite thing about your MBA experience so far? The people! My cohort is fun and the professors are all knowledgeable and approachable for any questions or ideas. I feel like I have a good sense of community.

What is one piece of advice you would share with prospective professional MBA students? Take the time to establish a good relationship with your core team as you’ll be working together a lot and your team’s dynamic plays a role in your MBA experience.