Julie Shapiro
Director of Corporate Partnerships @Citris And The Banatao Institute
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Corporate Partnerships @Citris And The Banatao Institute
San Francisco, CA, US
CITRIS and the Banatao Institute (the Center for Information Technology Research in the Interest of Society) is a pioneering research ecosystem bridging UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UC Merced, and UC Santa Cruz. Focused on critical verticals including Health, Climate, Aviation, and Policy, as well as cross-cutting initiatives in Autonomy, Robotics, and AI, we drive innovative solutions to the world\'s most challenging problems with a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.As Director of Corporate Relations, I develop innovative engagement strategies for companies and organizations to collaborate with CITRIS through research partnerships, consulting opportunities, professional education programs, and strategic memberships. I help drive impact by connecting corporate partners to our diverse programs, including our Invention Lab, NanoLab, Policy Lab, Innovation Hub, CITRIS Foundry Accelerator, and Workforce Development program, as well as strategic opportunities like the CITRIS Seed Funding event and CITRIS Day.
EDUCATION
Middlebury College
M.A, Italian Language and Literature
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley B.A, Italian Language and Literature
SKILLS
ABOUT JULIE SHAPIRO
I build partnerships that connect industry to world-class research. As Director of Corporate Partnerships at CITRIS, I match organizations with talented researchers across UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UC Merced and UC Santa Cruz, driving tech innovation for real social impact.What makes me effective in this role is a rare combination of global business development, leadership expertise and a genuine love of connecting people and ideas. I\'ve spent my career helping organizations grow, whether that meant growing UC Berkeley Executive Education from $8M to $31M in revenue, building lasting partnerships with global companies, universities and governments, or designing customized programs that translate big ideas into action.I\'m skilled at managing complex details alongside big picture strategy and excel at taking things from inception to implementation. I\'ve worked across the globe, living abroad for over 6 years in Italy, France and Spain, and delivering programs in France, Portugal, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Egypt, Brazil, Peru, Australia, Ukraine and Singapore. That experience gave me a global network and a deep appreciation for how culture shapes collaboration.Areas of Expertise: Corporate partnerships, tech and innovation, learning and development, leadership, culture, team dynamics, and communication. Advanced knowledge of Italian, French and Spanish.I am a certified coach from the Berkeley Executive Coaching Institute and am currently writing a book about women\'s careers in midlife, helping women over 40 thrive.
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