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Meet The Team
Grace Doolittle
President
Hey! I’m a junior at McMurtry majoring in Finance and minoring in Entrepreneurship and Spanish. So excited to be serving as RWiB President! I've previously interned in venture capital and fintech, and I'll be interning in consulting next summer. I’m also involved in Rice Consulting and work part-time for a nonprofit! I’m originally from Waco, Texas, and love road-tripping to national parks, watching football, and playing guitar!
Aanya Noorani
Vice President
Hey y'all! I'm a senior from Lovett majoring in finance, psychology, and minoring in neuroscience. I'm super excited to be RWiB’s Event Coordinator this year! I've previously interned with several research labs, including an Industrial-Organizational Psychology Lab and Developmental Neurobiology Lab. On campus, I’m involved with ACT@Rice, Lovett Central Committee, Rice Wind Energy, and Rice Climate Alliance. I’m originally from Hoover, Alabama, and I love long-distance running, trying new coffee bevs, and baking new recipes!
Abigail Chiu
Secretary
Hi y'all! I'm a sophomore from Martel double-majoring in Business and History with a minor in Creative Writing. I'm incredibly excited to be RWiB's secretary for this year! I'm pursuing a career in consulting and I've previously interned at KPMG and Travelers. On campus, I'm also involved as a writer for the Thresher, a senator in the Student Association, a member of ACT Rice, and a TA for history classes. I'm originally from Avon, Connecticut, and I love running the inner loop, reading, and exploring new Houston restaurants. Please reach out if you have any questions or want to chat!
Avery Richardson
Development Chair
Hi! I'm a junior from Dallas, TX studying Business (Finance). I'm in the Development Committee Head and I love playing IM sports for Will Rice college!
Juliana Zhou
Finance Chair
Hi, I’m a double major in finance and computer science. I’m a rising junior, and this year I’ll be RWIB’s finance chair! As a double major, I’ve explored professional interests ranging from software engineering and machine learning to investment banking. A fun fact about me is that my roommate and I co-parent a cat together!
Mariela Munguia
Marketing Coordinator
Hi! I'm a junior at McMurtry College majoring in Business Management with a minor in Entrepreneurship. I'm passionate about the intersection of business strategy and innovation. My career interests involve marketing, consulting, and multicultural brand development. I'm originally from Mexico City and outside of academics, I love listening to music, hiking, and dancing.
Maggie Tsyganova
Philanthropy Chair
Hi, I’m Maggie! I’m a junior from Duncan pursuing a double major in Mathematical Economic Analysis and Anthropology. Outside of RWiB, I intern at the Baker Institute and am actively involved with Rice Consulting—my career interests involve the intersection of foreign policy and consulting. I’m originally from Chicago, and outside of school I love dance, learning foreign languages, and trying new restaurants!
Kekeli Bruce
Treasurer
Hi! I'm a sophomore at Duncan College majoring in Business Finance, with minors in Data Science and French. I currently serve as Treasurer for RWiB and am so excited to be involved. I’m pursuing a career in corporate or international law and have prior experience working with an education-focused nonprofit supporting students in West Africa. On campus, I’m engaged in several activities, including being a supervisor at the Rec Center and organizing some Duncan committees. Outside of academics and extracurriculars, I love watching and playing sports—especially soccer—and meeting new people!
Sima El Barbir
Social Chair
Hello! I'm a junior at Lovett, majoring in Finance with a minor in Financial Computation and Modeling. I’m so excited to serve as the Social Committee Chair this year! I’ve previously interned with the Financial Management Program at GE Healthcare and will be interning with JP Morgan’s investment banking division this upcoming summer. On campus, I’m involved with the Rice Undergraduate Investment Fund, Rice Student Venture Fund, and serve on the board of the Middle Eastern and North African Student Association as well. I’m originally from Dubai, UAE, and in my free time, I love trying new restaurants, doing pilates, and singing!
Chrysamei Simbo
President emerita
Hey! I’m a senior from Sid Richardson, majoring in Finance and minoring in Entrepreneurship. So excited to be serving as RWiB President emerita! I've previously interned in management consulting at EY-Parthenon and Bain & Company and will be returning full-time with Bain next year. I also work at Rice Coffeehouse and am a Rice Athletics tutor. I’m originally from the Philadelphia area, and I love running, coffee, and hanging out with my friends!