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David Trinkle
Director of Research Development at UC Berkeley
David Trinkle is the Director of Research Development at the University of California, Berkeley, where he leads the Berkeley Research Development Office (BRDO).12 In this role, he coordinates a diverse team of research development experts and advises the Vice Chancellor for Research, deans, and faculty on federal funding opportunities and strategies.1
Professional Background
Trinkle brings over 20 years of experience working with federal research agencies to his position at UC Berkeley.1 His career highlights include:
- Over a dozen years of experience at UC Berkeley1
- Seven years (2000-2007) at the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB), where he was responsible for budget development and policy issues for agencies like NSF, NASA, and OSTP1
- Previous work at the RAND Corporation and the Aerospace Corporation, performing engineering and policy research for various federal agencies1
Education
David Trinkle holds several advanced degrees:
- Ph.D. in Policy Analysis
- Degrees in Electrical Engineering and Systems Engineering1
Current Responsibilities
As the Director of BRDO, Trinkle's primary responsibilities include:
- Coordinating a team of research development experts
- Advising university leadership on federal funding opportunities and strategies
- Advancing and facilitating funding for world-class research at UC Berkeley3
Contact Information
For those looking to reach out to David Trinkle professionally:
- Email: dtrinkle@berkeley.edu
- Phone: (510) 642-63132
His LinkedIn profile can be found under the username david-trinkle-7042baa.3
