Kate Klimow, Chief Administration Officer & Director, External Relations

UCI Beall Applied Innovation, Irvine

Managing through significant growth and change for an entrepreneurial division, and operating within an academic institution, Kate Klimow has used her strong leadership skills to build a solid operational structure to support UCI Beall Applied Innovation (BAI) objectives and promote a collaborative, inclusive work culture. Klimow is a master at synthesizing different points of view and helping teams create plans that benefit the mission. She is adept in diplomacy and can provide strategic insight to various stakeholder groups ranging from operations, academic, entrepreneurial, legislative, political and philanthropic. BAI is transitioning from a startup, established in 2014, to a dynamic business unit within UCI and requires leaders who can inspire the team to push through comfortable grooves so boundaries continue to be stretched, and goals achieved. Klimow's keen business insight and knowledge of improving operations while leading tactical marketing activities provides the leadership needed to foster a cohesive, innovative, high-performing work environment.