Employer Relations Contacts

Raji Aiyer is the Director of Employer Relations at the Rockwell Career Center of the C.T. Bauer College of Business, University of Houston (UH). Before joining this position, Raji managed national sales and marketing teams at Paramount Pictures, CBS Television, Showtime Networks, and WEA (a division of the Warner Music Group). She has also provided marketing and operations consulting services to non-profit organizations and start-ups.

Raji, an alumna of Bauer’s Executive MBA program, holds an M.A. in Spiritual Psychology from the University of Santa Monica and a B.B.A. in Marketing from the University of Texas at Austin. She is currently the advisor for the New Millennial/GenZ Community organization. Raji is passionate about connecting employers with students and faculty for experiential learning opportunities.

Oliver Blanco is the Assistant Director of Employer Relations at the Rockwell Career Center (RCC) with the C.T. Bauer College of Business, University of Houston (UH). Before joining the Employer Relations team, Oliver was with the RCC Graduate Career Counseling team between 2013 – 2020 and the RCC Undergraduate Career Counseling team between 2007 – 2013. Before RCC, he worked in human resources with the Houston Independent School District.

Employers collaborate with Oliver to develop strategic campus recruitment plans and connect with Bauer BBA, MBA, and MS talent. A proud UH alum, he firmly believes in strong community engagement with the Houston Food Bank, H.E.A.R.T. Program, Houston Hispanic Forum, OUT for Education, Trees for Houston, TrashBash, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, and Houston L.U.L.A.C. National Educational Service Centers, Inc. He is a Cougar Ally, trained to increase the safety and comfort level of LGBTQIA+ students at UH.

Jana Thomas-Reid is a dedicated professional currently serving as the Events and Recruiting Manager at the Rockwell Career Center within the C.T. Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston. Before her role at the Rockwell Career Center, Jana worked with students in grades 6th-12th as a Theatre Arts and Film Instructor at Yes Prep Public Schools. During her time at Yes Prep, Jana directed performances, spearheaded the school’s first film festival, and introduced innovative creative projects to encourage students to explore their imagination.

When Jana is not immersed in her role as the Events and Recruiting Manager, she can be found working on film sets for local production companies, writing and directing her own films, or coaching the Varsity Women’s Basketball team at Yes Prep Southside. Jana is passionate about helping employers and students reach their goals. She is dedicated to fostering meaningful connections and creating opportunities for growth and success.