# Alumni

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## Alumni

### Welcome to the Rice Business alumni family

When your classes end, your adventure with Rice Business begins. Discover opportunities to stay in touch with your alumni family. Together, we will nurture lasting connections and make an impact.

- [Stay connected](https://business.rice.edu/alumni/stay-connected)
- [Give back](https://business.rice.edu/alumni/give-back)
- [Get involved](https://business.rice.edu/alumni/volunteer)
- [Continue to learn](https://business.rice.edu/alumni/lifelong-learning)
- [Hire Rice MBA Students](https://business.rice.edu/alumni/volunteer/hire-rice-mba-talent)
- [Help build the next class](https://business.rice.edu/alumni/volunteer/build-class)

[Rice Business At a Glance](https://business.rice.edu/sites/default/files/2023-12/state-of-school-hybrid-dec23.pdf)

[Alumni Events](https://business.rice.edu/alumni-events)

[Benefits for New Alumni](https://business.rice.edu/alumni/stay-connected/benefits-new-alumni)

10,000+

Alumni Worldwide

60

Countries Represented

12

Regional Chapters Nationwide

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### Together, We Will Make an Impact

Together, we will redefine leadership as our alumni launch innovative startups, drive transformation in global corporations and lead with purpose across industries. There are many ways to show love to Rice Business, including annual support of the Rice Business Fund or giving toward your passion area within the school to contribute in a way that is most meaningful to you.

[Make your gift](https://riceconnect.rice.edu/giving/rice-business)

> I started working at a radio station when I was 18 and have since worked in three television markets, so interviewing is in my blood. The podcast is a perfect way for me to use my past skills and assist in telling the many stories of Rice Business, its students, faculty, staff and alumni.
>
> #### Christine Dobbyn
>
> Executive MBA
>
> [Alumni Podcast](https://business.rice.edu/owl-have-you-know)

## Our Podcast

Up Next

### [Houston Loves Risk Takers feat. Dean Peter Rodriguez](https://business.rice.edu/owlhaveyouknow/houston-loves-risk-takers)

Dean Peter Rodriguez reflects on a decade of transformation at Rice Business, sharing the lessons he’s learned guiding a rapidly growing business school, his take on AI and the evolving energy landscape, and details on the school’s new building.

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### [The Future of Elite Sports Training feat. Scott Deans ’22](https://business.rice.edu/owlhaveyouknow/future-of-elite-sports-training)

Scott chats about BeONE Sports, his startup combining AI and motion-capture technology to help athletes elevate their performance and prevent injuries.

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### [How An AgTech Investment Banker Found His Focus feat. David Verbitsky ’10](https://business.rice.edu/owlhaveyouknow/how-agtech-investment-banker-found-focus)

The Rice MBA spring boarded David into a career in investment banking with a special focus on agriculture and food. Now he's applying his industry expertise to his own investment banking firm.

[All Episodes](https://business.rice.edu/alumni-podcast-old)

### Stay in Touch

Keep us updated on where you are and what you're doing! If you haven't already, don't forget to update your information in the directory.

[Update My Information](https://riceconnect.rice.edu/)

## Have a Question?

### [Kyle Rowland](https://business.rice.edu/person/kyle-rowland)

Associate Director, Alumni Engagement

Department
[External and Alumni Relations](https://business.rice.edu/directory?field_departments_target_id=281)

Contact
[713-252-1947](tel:713-252-1947)
[Email](#)

### [Alli Simmons](https://business.rice.edu/person/alli-simmons)

Assistant Director, Alumni Engagement

Department
[External and Alumni Relations](https://business.rice.edu/directory?field_departments_target_id=281)

Contact
[713-348-6153](tel:713-348-6153)
[Email](#)

### [Christina Glezil](https://business.rice.edu/person/christina-glezil)

Alumni Engagement Specialist

Department
[External and Alumni Relations](https://business.rice.edu/directory?field_departments_target_id=281)

Contact
[713-348-4469](tel:713-348-4469)
[Email](#)

[Meet the Team](https://business.rice.edu/department/external-and-alumni-relations)

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