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Christopher: together at Illinois Ventures
About
Christopher Valera is an Operations Coordinator at the University of Illinois System with experience in the life science technology sector. He has worked with Illinois Ventures, LLC, a venture capital firm focused on Midwestern investments in life science, physical science, and information technology companies. His professional skills encompass event management, project and program coordination, and office administration.
Experience
- University of Illinois SystemOperations Coordinatorcurrent2018 — presentIllinois Ventures, LLC
- University of Illinois SystemEvents and Communications Coordinator2015 — 2018EnterpriseWorks Chicago
- University of Illinois SystemBusiness Administrative Associate2016 — 2018Illinois Ventures, LLC
- University of Illinois SystemPrograms Assistant/ Programs Coordinator2014 — 2015EnterpriseWorks Chicago
Skills & more
CalendarsConfidentialityPublic SpeakingTeamworkOrganization SkillsOral CommunicationCommunicationLeadershipAttention to DetailManagerial Experience2Outstanding interpersonal communication skills1Quantitative Analytics
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Professional SkillsCoordinate MeetingsInternal and External CommunicationsProject ManagementPresentationsTime ManagementExternal CommunicationsExecutive VisibilityAd Hoc ReportingPhone EtiquetteOffice OperationsHigher EducationLanguages English · Spanish
From Christopher's professional profile.
Colleagues at Illinois Ventures
Dennis Hesch
Chairman, Executive VP, The Carle System at Illinois Ventures
Dr. Guy Padbury
SVP, Oncology Clinical Pharmacology at Illinois Ventures
Dr. Jay Walsh
Vice President for Economic Development and Innovation, University of Illinois at Illinois Ventures
Dr. Jeffrey Brown
Professor, Gies College of Business, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign at Illinois Ventures
Dr. Joanna Groden
Vice Chancellor for Research, University of Illinois Chicago at Illinois Ventures
Dr. Susan A. Martinis
Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign at Illinois Ventures
Dr. Suseelan R. Pookote
Director, Office of Technology Management, University of Illinois Chicago at Illinois Ventures
Jacob Kinsey
Senior Director at Illinois Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Christopher Valera?
- Christopher Valera is an Operations Coordinator at the University of Illinois System with experience in the life science technology sector. He has worked with Illinois Ventures, LLC, a venture capital firm focused on Midwestern investments in life science, physical science, and information technology companies. His professional skills encompass event management, project and program coordination, and office administration.
- Where does Christopher Valera work?
- Christopher Valera is Operations Coordinator at Illinois Ventures.
- Where did Christopher Valera go to school?
- Christopher Valera studied at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (Bachelor's degree, Psychology).
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Shared employers
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Gordon RausserAdvisory Board Member at Rembrandt Venture PartnersJohn MathenyVenture Partner at Foothill VenturesMichael BurrowsFinance Advisor at 2Flo VenturesDr. Susan A. MartinisVice Chancellor for Research and Innovation, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign at Illinois VenturesDr. Jay WalshVice President for Economic Development and Innovation, University of Illinois at Illinois VenturesRaju KucherlapatiVenture Partner at Catalio Capital Management, LP
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