Kaia Mateo is a student-athlete at Rice University competing in Division I volleyball for a nationally ranked Top 30 program.

Expected Graduation: May 2027 — B.A. in Fine Arts, Minor in Business.

Her interests lie at the intersection of design, business, and communication. She enjoys using visual design to communicate complex ideas clearly, whether through branding, product interfaces, or visual storytelling.

Kaia previously interned in Product Success at Trumid, a fintech company, where she analyzed user behavior and collaborated with product, design, and sales teams to improve the platform’s user experience. She will also be interning in Investor Relations at Diameter Capital Partners this upcoming summer, gaining experience communicating complex financial and technical ideas to clients and investors.

Through both her professional experiences and athletic career, Kaia enjoys working in collaborative environments where creative thinking, analytical problem solving, and clear communication come together.

Creative Skills

  • Graphic Design

  • Printmaking (Intaglio, Linocut)

  • Acrylic Painting

  • Resin Art

  • Drawing