Julia Scharfstein
About Julia Scharfstein
Julia Scharfstein is a Senior Commercialization Manager at Chobani, having transitioned to this role in 2024 after serving as Consumer Insights Manager since 2022. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Princeton University and has accumulated diverse experience in consulting, user experience design, and consumer insights across various organizations.
Current Role at Chobani
Julia Scharfstein serves as the Senior Commercialization Manager at Chobani, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the commercialization processes within the company. Her work focuses on bringing innovative products to market and enhancing the overall consumer experience. She is based in New York, New York, where she collaborates with various teams to ensure successful product launches.
Previous Experience at C Space
Prior to her current role at Chobani, Julia Scharfstein worked at C Space, where she held multiple positions. She started as an Associate in 2018 and progressed to Associate Consultant in 2019, remaining with the company until 2021. During her time at C Space, she contributed to client projects by providing insights and strategies that informed business decisions. Her experience there spanned over two years in the Greater New York City Area.
Educational Background
Julia Scharfstein earned her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology from Princeton University, where she studied from 2014 to 2018. Her education provided her with a strong foundation in understanding human behavior, which she applies in her professional roles. Prior to attending Princeton, she completed her secondary education at Shaker Heights High School from 2010 to 2014.
Internship Experience
Julia Scharfstein has gained valuable experience through various internships. In 2017, she worked as a Verbal Identity Intern at Interbrand for two months. Additionally, she held internships at American Greetings as a Customer Relationship Management Intern in 2015 and at Sea Monster as a User Experience Design Intern in 2016. These roles allowed her to develop skills in branding, customer relationship management, and user experience design.
User Experience Design Training
In 2016, Julia Scharfstein participated in a User Experience Design program at iXperience CT in Cape Town, South Africa. This program lasted for one month and provided her with hands-on experience in user-centered design principles. She also served as a Campus Ambassador for iXperience CT from 2016 to 2017, promoting the program and assisting fellow students.