Julia Hsieh, Ph.D.
About Julia Hsieh, Ph.D.
Julia Hsieh, Ph.D., serves as the Chief of Staff in the Office of the Secretary and Vice President for University Life at Yale University. With extensive experience in development and alumni relations, she has held various leadership roles at Yale and The University of Auckland.
Current Role at Yale University
Julia Hsieh, Ph.D., serves as the Chief of Staff in the Office of the Secretary and Vice President for University Life at Yale University. She has held this position since 2023, contributing to the administration and strategic initiatives within the university's leadership framework.
Previous Positions at Yale University
Prior to her current role, Julia Hsieh held several positions at Yale University. She worked as the Senior Director for Campaign & Advancement Strategy at the Yale School of Management from 2022 to 2023. She also served as Campaign Director and Director of Strategic Initiatives in the Office of Development & Alumni Relations from 2020 to 2022. Additionally, she held various roles in the Office of Development, including Associate Director and Development Associate for Reunion Giving.
Academic Background
Julia Hsieh earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations (Egyptology) from Yale University. She also holds a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in the same field from Yale. Her undergraduate studies at The University of Auckland included a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Plant Genetics and Physiology, a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Ancient History and Anthropology/Archaeology, and a Master of Arts (MA) in Ancient History and Anthropology/Archaeology.
Experience in Teaching and Editorial Roles
Julia Hsieh has extensive teaching experience, having worked as an Instructor for Beginning Hieroglyphs at Yale University from 2009 to 2013. She also served as a Senior Teaching Assistant for Egyptian Language and Egyptian History at The University of Auckland from 2003 to 2007. In addition, she has been involved in editorial work as an Assistant Editor for the academic journal Near Eastern Archaeology since 2016 and previously as an Editorial Assistant for the same journal from 2013 to 2016.
Professional Development and Leadership Training
Julia Hsieh participated in the Women's Leadership Program at Yale School of Management, focusing on leading with power and influence. This executive education program is designed to enhance leadership skills and empower women in various professional roles.