CDO Team

Jessica Campbell serves as Director, Corporate and Employer Relations at the Rice Business Career Development Office. Jessica has been at Rice University since 2011, and previously led the employer relations team at the Rice University Center for Career Development, before transitioning into the MBA career center in 2019. Prior to Rice, Jessica worked in career services at the University of Houston and at a non-profit.

Jessica has been actively involved in several professional organizations, including MBA CSEA, where she currently co-chairs the Employer Relations Resource Group. Jessica has also been an active member of SoACE (Southern Association of Colleges and Employers) since 2007, where she current serves as Conference Chair and previously chaired the Employer Relations Knowledge Group and New Members Committee. Jessica previously served as President, Secretary, Texas Job Fair Chair and Professional Development Chair for HACCC (Houston Area Consortium of Career Centers). Jessica holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Houston.

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Tiffany Stott develops and implements instructional programming related to career development and the job search. Her goal is to assist MBA students in making informed career decisions and to prepare them for professional advancement. She provided individual counseling and assessment interpretation to Rice undergraduates, graduate students, post-docs, and alumni in her previous role at Rice University’s Center for Career Development. She also managed the student peer career advising group and their student blog. Stott is returning to the Jones Graduate School of Business where she started in career services and helped to develop the original online career course, Introduction to Career Management. Stott has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in counselor education with an emphasis in higher education, both from the University of Texas at Austin. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas and is certified in the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and Strong Interest Inventory assessments.

Marie Bergeron serves as the director of career development for experienced hires – alumni and EMBAs – in Rice Business. She has enjoyed a long career in academia and career management consulting, including 25+ years in the areas of executive coaching, outplacement, entrepreneurship, and internal corporate career development. Ms. Bergeron’s prior experience as a career consultant included engagements as an executive coach and in strategy process facilitation, as an independent and as employee/contractor for large human resource consulting firms whose corporate clients are among Fortune 100 companies. Marie holds fellow practitioner status as a Certified Career Management Professional through ICCI and is certified in the MBTI and CareerLeader. She is active in professional activities and is professional development officer on the board of the Houston Chapter of Prospanica (formerly NSHMBA) and served as ex oficio board member for the GHWCC-Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce. She is also a member of the HBS Club of Houston, MBACSEA and NBMBAA. Marie holds a B.S. and an M.S. in education and counseling from Louisiana State University, as well as an MBA from the Harvard Business School.

Industries: Financial Services, Real Estate and Non-Profit/Government

Jennifer works as the Associate Director for Career Development for the recruiting and corporate relations team. Jennifer is responsible for managing and maintaining relationships with corporate recruiters that engage with the Career Development Office to hire Rice MBA talent.

Jennifer most recently worked at the University of Louisville as the Graduate Internship Manager in the College of Business. In this role, Jennifer was responsible for building and maintaining working relationships with partner companies for internship placements while also preparing the internship-seeking students for internships during their program, through resume reviews and mock interviews.

Jennifer is proud to call Erie, PA her hometown. She graduated from Penn State Behrend with a BS in Management in 2005 and from Colorado State University Global with a Masters in Human Resource Management in 2020.

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Industries: Energy/Sustainability, Technology, Manufacturing and Consumer Packaged Goods/Retail

Stefanie Engels serves as the Associate Director of Career Development for the recruiting and corporate relations team. She is responsible for managing and maintaining relationships with corporate recruiters that engage with the Career Development Office to hire Rice MBA talent. Stefanie serves as the relationship manager to the Energy and Oil, and the CPG/ Retail industries. She strategizes with employers on best practices for building an on campus presence and brand awareness. She specializes in developing new relationships in those industries to bring more job opportunities to the Rice MBA community

Stefanie Engels joined as the office coordinator in the career development office in the Jones Graduate School of Business in 2019. She started her career in the US at Baker Hughes in HR and became a soft skills trainer in the training department. Having worked and lived in Germany, Spain, the UK, Abu Dhabi and Kuwait, she can insert her cultural and industry experience into the higher education environment and combine it with her passion to connect people.

Stefanie holds a M.A. in Culture, Language and Business Studies, focusing on the Hispanic culture, from the University of Passau, Germany.

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Industries: Consulting, Healthcare and Nonprofit/Government

Marcus Stewart Jr. serves as an Associate Director, Recruiting & Employer Relations. In this role Marcus will be responsible for building and managing relationships with corporate recruiters in the Consulting, Healthcare, Non-Profit, and Government industries. Prior to joining the Career Development Office, Marcus served as a College and Career Readiness Advisor for the Houston Independent School District. In this role he served as an advisor to senior students at Bellaire High School, connecting them to employers and colleges for post-graduation. He also has experience working in higher education after working in the admissions office at the University of Texas at Austin.

Marcus is proud to call St. Louis, MO his hometown. He graduated from Missouri State University after completing his B.S. in Communications and Mass Media in 2019. He is now currently working towards his Masters in Higher Education Administration from Sam Houston State University. Marcus is passionate about higher education and wants to be able to support students in connecting them with their desired industries for after graduation. Marcus enjoys watching football and working out during his free time.

Rayna Anderson-Crier is a certified professional career coach who specializes in helping students turn their career goals into actionable steps. She brings with her a wealth of career advising experience from both public and private universities including Elon University, University of Houston, and Auburn University’s Harbert College of Business. She is returning to Rice having served as Talent Management Analyst for the Division of Development and Alumni Relations from 2015-2017 where she managed full-cycle recruiting and employee retention initiatives. In advising appointments, Rayna pulls from both her career coaching and recruiting background to help students take a more proactive approach in their job search, career planning, and professional development.

Rayna holds a Master of Arts degree in Higher Education Administration from Louisiana State University along with graduate coursework in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. She is trained to administer the MBTI, Strong Interest Inventory, and StrengthsQuest assessments and is a registered yoga teacher.

Ashley McTaggart is a senior associate director in the Career Development Office. She has a passion for helping MBA students achieve their goals by helping them realize their strengths and providing them with the confidence and skills they need to be successful in the job search process. Ashley started her career at Arthur Andersen and also spent time at Deloitte and EY serving in a recruiting and staffing function. She joined the CDO at Rice Business in 2007 as a recruiting coordinator serving both students and employers. Ashley moved to San Antonio and worked with undergraduates at Trinity University as a career advisor. After moving back to Houston, she joined the undergraduate Center for Career Development (CCD) at Rice University as an assistant director. Ashley returned to the CDO in 2018 and is thrilled to be working with MBAs and alums she developed relationships with over the years. She heads up the annual Week on Wall Street trek to NY and is the CDO liaison for the Healthcare Club. Ashley earned her Bachelor of Arts in French from the University of Mississippi and studied abroad in Montpellier and Aix en Provence, France.

Mariella De Alba is an associate director in the Career Development Office. She partners with MBA students to help them strategize their job search to meet their professional goals. Before career advising, Mariella assisted employers with their recruiting needs at Rice Business. She collaborated with companies to develop branding and engagement strategies to maximize their presence on campus. Mariella has over ten years of experience in career services.

Prior to Rice, she worked at the C.T. Bauer College of Business, where she taught career development, did instructional design and career coaching. She earned her undergraduate degree in Mexico from Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM) and her graduate degree from the University of Houston. Mariella has studied and lived in different countries and loves working with students from a diversity of backgrounds.

Gloria Ratliff serves the Jones Graduate School of Business on the advising team. With an extensive background in human resources and counseling, she empowers students to become their very best. In her previous roles, she was a recruiter, trainer, and mentor. She graduated from the University of Houston with a Bachelor of Science in Sociology. 

For Gloria, success means helping all students find their dream job upon graduation. She is also Society for Human Resource Management, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and Strong Interest Inventory assessment certified. She always practices an open door policy and encourages students to reach out.

Shelley Richard is a licensed professional counselor with 10+ years of experience providing career counseling and coaching to students and professionals. She is passionate about working with individuals in career transition and is driven by student success. Shelley has coached hundreds of clients through the job search process from application to acceptance, including resume and LinkedIn profile development, personal branding, elevator pitch, networking, interviewing, job search strategizing, and salary negotiation. She has worked in community agencies, university career services, private practice, and with professionals transitioning into roles within tech. Shelley is passionate about empowering and motivating students in the career exploration and job search process.

Shelley holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Texas A&M University and a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Texas State University. She is trained and experienced in administering the Myers Briggs and Strong Interest Inventory.

Kellen Abe serves as the Assistant Director, Recruiting and Employer Relations. In this role, Kellen will be responsible for providing guidance and support to recruiters on best practices to gain exposure to students, and will connect students with available opportunities. Prior to moving to Houston, Kellen worked as a Project Coordinator in the Path to Independence program in the Nevada Center for Excellence in Disabilities. In this position he helped bridge collaborative relationships between employers and the university to secure competitive internship and employment opportunities for graduating students. He helped prepare students throughout their time in the program and trained job coaches who served in supportive roles for student success.

Kellen is proud to call Mililani, HI his hometown. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Community Health Sciences: Public Health from the University of Nevada, Reno and has served his community as an Emergency Medical Technician.

Troy Tabner assists the Career Development Office as the Associate Director of Communications and Events. After serving Rice Business in the Office of Technology for seven years Troy now employs his project management skills, organizational strengths, events management experience, and engaging creative spirit in support of the CDO’s ongoing communication with their various stakeholders. By aligning with the Rice Business brand, Troy’s contributions and collaborations aid in realizing the CDO’s strategic vision and ongoing mission to serve the MBA community at Rice in achieving their career goals.

Troy graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Multidisciplinary Studies from the University of Texas El Paso and recently completed the Master of Liberal Studies program here at Rice University as well. Outside of Rice, Troy loves to spend his free time with his wife and son, and enjoys a variety of pastimes such as playing drums with his country band, painting, and expanding his collection of tchotchkes. Troy makes it a point to create time for the little things in life and joyfully finds purpose in connecting with others.

Paul Foley serves as the Assistant Director for Career Education and Advising at the Career Development Office. In this role, he is responsible for developing and implementing career education programming for MBA students at all stages of the career planning and recruiting process. Before transitioning to the CDO, Paul spent three years supporting the Associate Deans of Degree Programs at Rice Business, an experience which fostered a passion for business school curriculum development and higher education administration.

Paul comes to Houston from his home state of Indiana, graduating with a Master’s Degree in History from the University of Houston in 2016. Outside of Rice, he enjoys traveling, playing tennis, and exploring Houston’s vibrant culture and food scene.

Industries: Consulting, Health Care

Amy Pan serves as the Associate Director, Corporate and Employer Relations at the Rice Business Career Development Office. In her role, she collaborates with corporate recruiters to develop branding and engagement strategies to increase their presence on campus and hire Rice MBA talent.

Before joining Rice Business, Amy was the Assistant Director of the Career Development and Training Center at The University of Hong Kong Business School. In this role, she maintained and developed corporate relationships, conducted career counseling sessions, and implemented career workshops. Amy started her career with PwC as an Associate at the New York office and later became a Campus Recruiter for PwC.

Amy holds a B.S. in Accounting and Finance from The University of Buffalo, and an MBA from The University of Hong Kong. Outside of Rice, Amy loves to spend time with her family, enjoys coffee, and always planning for the next family trip.