Speakers

Building upon her academic training in the life sciences, Jamie is an Associate Director of Corporate Engagement within Development and Alumni Relations, working broadly to support industry partnerships at UC Davis. Often the first point of contact with companies wanting to engage with campus, she works to understand the needs of companies and match them with the university’s authentic strengths. This often involves working closely with faculty members to discover the science relevant to both the company and the university. Prior to joining the central corporate relations team, Jamie was part of the UC Davis Seed Biotechnology Center where she worked as a UC Discovery Fellow to develop substantial, long-term collaborations and partnerships between university researchers and the seed industry. Jamie has a Ph.D. from UC Davis in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and an H.B.S in Biochemistry & Biophysics from Oregon State University.

Jamie has been an active member of NACRO since 2011, serving as Marketing co-Chair in 2014 and 2015, and is currently co-Vice President and a member of the executive committee for the organization.