Position Title
Managing Executive Director, Corporate Engagement
Building upon her academic training in the life sciences, Jamie is the executive 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. Jamie has been part of the central corporate relations team since 2011, and serves as our liaison to the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and School of Veterinary Medicine.
Prior to joining FCE, 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. She is also an active member of NACRO, and served as co-president of the organization in 2019-20.