CDO Corporate Ambassadors

About the Corporate Ambassador Program

The CDO Corporate Ambassador program is designed to offer Rice MBA students early access to employers, add relevant experience to their resume, and gain leadership skills through unique participation in recruiting events of their interest. Corporate Ambassadors are an extension of the Career Development Office in many ways. But don’t take our word for it, check out our Corporate Ambassador videos to hear directly from past members and learn how this program impacts the student and employer experience. We’ve also collected written testimonials from past and present ambassadors to give you a better sense of what it’s like to serve in this volunteer role. Read the testimonials here.

Interested in becoming a CDO Corporate Ambassador? Applications open each fall in OWL Careers. Before you apply, familiarize yourself with our Attendance Policy, as it’s a critical component of ambassador duties. Read more about this policy here. Those selected to serve as ambassadors are expected to model good recruiting etiquette as well as guide the behaviors of fellow classmates.

Meet the 2024-25 Corporate Ambassadors

We’re proud to introduce the bright individuals who have been selected to serve as CDO Corporate Ambassadors for the 2024-25 term.

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Angelica Chaparro, Class of 2026
Angelica is a Colombian-born, Houston-raised Rice MBA student. She loves to practice yoga, takes millions of pictures of her dogs, and loves to try all the new restaurants Houston has to offer. Fun fact: she and her family lost count of how many cousins they have after they got up to 80…

Linda Clark, Class of 2026
Linda is a Science and Engineering professional with a passion for Finance and Healthcare. When she was younger, her education was focused solely on the arts (literature, history, etc). Fun fact – she never took a science class until she was in college.

Hansi Deshapriya, Class of 2026
As a product of Sri Lanka’s vibrant tech startup community, Hansi is excited to learn about the interplay of business and technology, and digital transformation. Fun fact: Hansi is a classically trained violinist and plays the bass guitar!

Varun Garg, Class of 2026
Varun’s perfect day includes climbing a mountain, playing a round of golf, and cooling off with a swim—all great ways to unwind after a day of analyzing energy markets. Whether it’s the thrill of navigating crude oil trades or sinking a long putt, he loves balancing market action with outdoor adventures.

Yash Kukreja, Class of 2026
A dynamic MBA candidate at Rice Business School with experience in Strategy, Growth, and Business Development. Yash enjoys crafting cocktails, a skill he learned from the European Bartending School.

Nina Maelin Briones, Class of 2026
Nina is from the Philippines and has been working in the Oil and Gas industry for over a decade. Nina describes herself as a foodie who loves exploring cuisines and believes sharing meals is one of the best ways get to know people and gain a deeper understanding of different cultures.

Zwee Nguyen, Class of 2026
Zwee is a big soccer fan and has traveled to multiple stadiums worldwide to watch games. He is a self-described foodie and is open to all kinds of cuisines. Fun fact: Zee has a twin brother!

Ikmot Oseni, Class of 2026
Ikmot Oseni is an MBA student Rice Business, with a passion for creative problem-solving and a background in strategy and customer insights. She has previously worked as a Consumer Insight Analyst at TD Bank and a Strategy Associate with a CPG startup Despite her love for music, Ikmot can’t sing to save herself, but she makes up for it by finding the most creative solutions to challenges and loves trying new food recipes

Nishant Verma, Class of 2026
In his free time, Nishant likes to cook as he identifies as a big foodie, and also likes to go out and socialize. He likes to read fiction and his favorite sport is Formula 1 racing.