Amanda Yu, MPH (she/her)
Strategist, Policy Analyst, Project/Change Management
Strategist, Policy Analyst, Project/Change Management
Amanda Yu lives and works in Boston, Massachusetts, located within the traditional territories of the Massachusett, Wampanoag, and Nipmuc peoples. Boston stands as a testament to the enduring presence and contributions of these Indigenous communities.
Amanda brings over a decade of experience in academia, government services, and healthcare, with her professional journey spanning the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Her expertise in navigating complex environments allows her to effectively support teams in identifying, articulating, and achieving their strategic objectives.
Amanda has an MPH with a focus on health equity and is currently pursuing a Social Impact MBA at Brandeis University, further enhancing her ability to drive positive change through strategic and socially responsible initiatives. for mission-driven organizations.
Throughout her career, Amanda has collaborated with a diverse range of stakeholders, from executive leaders to front-line community service providers. She excels in bridging connections between multi-disciplinary groups to foster shared decision-making. Amanda has a proven track record of helping mission-driven organizations with their strategic planning, business planning, financial management, and operational efficiency. Her extensive background enables her to advance policy development and analysis, with a particular focus on effective communication with senior decision-makers.
Some of Amanda’s recent notable achievements include developing a stakeholder-driven, evidence-based policy for harm-reduction services at mass events, conducting a policy analysis on transitional housing for individuals experiencing homelessness, and crafting a multi-year strategic plan for a medical academic faculty. She has also been actively working with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to advance strategies aimed at improving access to childcare. Additionally, Amanda is a skilled grant writer, having secured $200 million in grant funding and philanthropic donations over the past decade.
Amanda's professional journey is characterized by a commitment to making meaningful connections and driving impactful change, always with a focus on collaboration and evidence-based solutions.
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