Julie Burgal

M.S. in Genetics and Cell Biology, Washington State University

B.S. in Biotechnology, UC Davis

Julie is passionate about helping students find their niche within their major, helping them realize their career passion. She takes a holistic approach in her advising, actively listening to help students find a path toward their goals. She has been with the Graduate School of Management since 2019, starting with the undergraduate minor programs before playing a key role in launching the business major. Drawing on her experience from various campus positions, she develops programs that support student success and retention, creates opportunities for growth, and empowers students to thrive.

Julie earned her B.S. in Biotechnology here at UC Davis and her M.S. in Genetics and Cell Biology at Washington State University.

Julie shifted her career focus from genetic research to student advising after realizing that she wanted to use her experiences from college and graduate school and apply it to helping other students. She started her advising career at UC Davis in 2008 in the Managerial Economics major before moving on to the College of Engineering. She worked with the College of Engineering for seven years, first at the departmental level in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and then at the Dean's Office level in the Engineering Undergraduate Office. After Engineering, Julie worked in the College of Biological Sciences with students in the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major, focusing on students in academic difficulty.

Outside of the office, Julie enjoys hiking with her dogs, traveling with her family and being outdoors.