Chloe Oani '21

Assistant Director of Admissions, University of Pennsylvania
BA 2021, Rice University

Get to Know Chloe

Executive Biography

Chloe Oani '21 has remained deeply connected to Rice by mentoring current students as a Lovett College associate, helping organize retiring College Coordinator Sharon O'Leary's retirement celebration for more than 100 Lovett alumni, supporting the revitalization of RUCAA and co-chairing the Class of 2021's fifth-year reunion committee. Oani brought her love of country line dancing to campus, teaching faculty, staff and students through Wellness Wednesday and homecoming events. Outside of Rice, Chloe served on the board of directors for the Mavericks Dance Foundation and contributes as an application reader for the Point Foundation, supporting LGBTQ+ scholars. A proud queer Filipino-American, she is passionate about creating inclusive spaces and empowering alumni to celebrate the full breadth of their identities and experiences.

What part of serving on the ARA Board are you most excited about?

I was a Rice undergraduate for four years, but I’ll be a Rice alum for a lifetime. I’m excited to serve on the ARA board as a way to support university efforts and help ensure future generations of Rice Owls can enjoy the same meaningful and transformative experiences I did.

What is your favorite “Only at Rice” memory or story?

One of my favorite “Only at Rice” memories was watching the Rice Soccer Owls win a conference championship at Holloway Field during my senior year. It felt uniquely Rice: the result of a community that came together, from students to staff to fans, to make that Spring 2021 season possible despite the challenges of COVID-19.

If you could give one piece of advice to Rice students, what would it be?

Extend the same "Culture of Care" to yourself that you offer to others.