Julia Poli Pecora
About Julia Poli Pecora
Julia Poli Pecora serves as the Vice President of Partnerships for UBS Arena and the New York Islanders, a position she has held since 2023. She has a diverse background in partnership marketing and sales, with previous roles at organizations such as USTA, Under Armour, FOX Sports, and the NFL.
Current Role at UBS Arena and New York Islanders
Julia Poli Pecora serves as the Vice President of Partnerships at UBS Arena and the New York Islanders. She has held this position since 2023, contributing to partnership development and strategic initiatives within the organization. Her role involves overseeing partnership marketing efforts and fostering relationships that enhance the fan experience and drive revenue.
Previous Experience in Partnerships
Prior to her current role, Julia worked as the Senior Director of Partnerships for the New York Islanders from 2021 to 2022. In this capacity, she focused on building and managing key partnerships. Her experience also includes a brief tenure at USTA in 2011, where she worked in partnership marketing for two months.
Career Background in Sports and Media
Julia has a diverse background in sports and media. She worked at FOX Sports as an Account Services Representative from 2011 to 2014 and served as a Sales Planner at Hulu from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, she held a position as a Sales Service Executive at the NFL from 2015 to 2018, gaining extensive experience in sales and account management.
Education and Academic Background
Julia studied at Fairfield University from 2004 to 2008, where she focused on Television and Radio, Sports Production, and achieved a degree in New Media: Film. She completed her secondary education at St. Anthony's High School from 2000 to 2004.
Coaching Experience
In addition to her corporate roles, Julia has experience in coaching. She served as the Head Coach for the Junior Varsity Lacrosse team at Convent of the Sacred Heart in 2011 for five months, demonstrating her commitment to youth sports and development.