Julie Uribe (B.F.A. 1984), a television producer with more than 25 years of experience in Hollywood, participated in the Alumni Masters Week, a program sponsored by the Nebraska Alumni Association, Scarlet Guard and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Chancellor’s Office.
Every fall, outstanding alumni return to campus to share their experiences and knowledge with students. All students are encouraged to take part in lectures, presentations and events with the Alumni Masters, who will speak about ways to apply formal education to working situations and career goals. Since 1964, 388 alumni have participated in Alumni Masters Week.
Uribe was on campus and participated in classes Nov. 9-11.
Uribe is an Emmy Award-winning producer. She is currently the Co-President of Katrillion Entertainment, a media and entertainment company.
Most recently she served as senior vice president of non-scripted development for FremantleMedia North America (the company that produces "American Idol," "X-Factor," "America’s Got Talent," "Price is Right") where she led development, pilot production and international acquisition strategy.
Prior to joining Fremantle, Uribe served as a writer-producer on various programs for networks like National Geographic, Animal Planet and the Discovery Channel. In 1999, Uribe won a daytime Emmy award for her work on ABC’s “Better Homes and Gardens.”
Her professional acting highlights include guest spots and recurring roles on “The Drew Carey Show,” “Family Matters,” "Perfect Strangers," “General Hospital” and “Days of Our Lives.”