Alison Oh / Senior / Martel
A – Authentic L – Levelheaded I – Idiot (just kidding, Impressive) O – Outgoing H – Humble. Too bad Ali’s name isn’t longer because so many good things can be said about your advisor! A senior hailing from Cerritos, CA (but she’ll
tell you LA), Ali is passionate about baking, photography, and getting gains at the Rec, so hit her up for both artsy and athletic activities.
When she isn’t up on Fondy 6th, you can find her spending hours on TikTok or raving about poke, so expect lots of videos texted to you
and plenty of UberEats orders. But that’s not all! Majoring in both Biochemistry and Cell Biology and a Study of Women, Gender, and
Sexuality, Ali can help you navigate that pre-med life and the exciting world of humanities on campus. From academic planning to tips on
class recommendations, Ali’s got you covered. Does she sound so accomplished that you just got a heart attack? Don’t worry! As an InCharge
for Rice EMS, she can stop your heart and start it again. As you’ll soon find out, you’ll love your new friend, confidant, and cheerleader!
Alison Maniace/ Sophomore / Martel
Hey have you met Alison Maniace, aka big Al? Well, this Martelian is easily the funniest person you’ll meet at Rice. From Columbus
Ohio, Alison is a sophomore majoring in bioengineering. She’s also premed so you can ensure you’re in the right hands if you ever
need medical attention. Whether it’s academic advice, help with Gen Chem, or just someone to watch the Bachelor with, Alison
is your girl. Her fire sense of humor and cute pictures of her cat will always put a smile on your face. With her bubbly personality
and loyalty to the people she loves you can count on her to always be there for you. Alison can frequently be found baking in
the Martel kitchen, and if she’s not there, she’s probably making a tik tok. Despite Ali’s weird love of Topo Chico she is one of the
kindest most loving most hilarious people we know and you’re so lucky to have her as your advisor. Get ready for a wild ride!
Roy Montemayor / Sophomore / Martel
It is a great pleasure and honor to introduce the one and ONLY Roy Montemayor. Not only is he a smart guy studying engineering,
but best of all, he is also athletic in a variety of sports, such as basketball. As part of the class of 2023, he just finished his first year
at Rice and is ready to take on the next one showing the same determination and happiness as he moves on. Do NOT be afraid to
approach him as he is a very understanding person, literally, he can speak three languages, Spanish, English, and French. Coming from
Brownsville, Texas he likes celebrating both American and Mexican traditions making him a man full of culture. This Martel college
sophomore will surely impress you when getting to know him as he has many wild stories to tell so go ahead and ask! Being a really
chill guy, you will have no problem getting to know him. Although he may not look it, Roy is a caring person and he will not fail in his
mission to be your advisor. He is already excited to share the amazing experience he has had in Rice and can’t wait to meet new friends!
Melodi Doganay / Junior / McMurtry
Four words: Melodi Doganay, Turkish delight. I can confidently say that this McMurtry College Junior from Long Island, New York is
always full of awkward, goofy energy and genuine affection—with her as an advisor, there can never be a dull moment. Because you can’t
capture her essence in just 250 words, I’ve tried to narrow it down to five essential facts. One: you’ll usually catch Melodi in unusual
footwear—faithfully rotating between Crocs (and socks), Birkenstocks (…and socks), and dance shoes (sock situation unsure). Two:
her phone is somehow always full of pictures of sad cats and elated rats (though if this love of rats is related or not to her roots in New
York, we’re not sure). Three: as a dedicated Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering major, CAAM 210 Rice Learning Assistant, and Rice
Dance Theatre queen, I’ve never seen Melodi give anything less than her full effort, despite her busy schedule. Four: if you know what
I’m talking about when I say “awful British match-making reality TV show that rhymes with Dove Byland”—then congratulations, you
and Melodi might just have the same questionable taste in entertainment! And five: finally and most importantly, she’s always available
and happy to talk, so never be afraid to reach out about anything—and *definitely* reach out if it’s anything related to pugs or Hozier.