She was previously a senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, where her work focused on economic competitiveness.
The economist has worked at the university since 2012.
Adrien Auclert, Julien Grenet and Alexandra Roulet have joined the 15-strong advisory body.
Natalia Ramondo and David Lagakos were both previously associate professors at the institution.
The economist obtained his Ph.D. from Harvard University.
The former finance minister of Portugal will start in the role on June 1.
The microeconomist will take up the post on Jan. 1 next year.
Ronald Crowe and David Croach have joined the university’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences in teaching posts.
Tal Gross joined the university in 2017 from the University of Miami.
Gopi Shah Goda takes over from economist Susan Athey on the panel, which advises Gov. Gavin Newsom.