Sherry Yu
mingqiuyu@gmail.com

Sherry Yu is pursuing a Master’s in International Affairs with a concentration in International Security Policy and specializations in Technology, Communication, and Media at Columbia University. She earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in International Business Management at California State Polytechnic University – Pomona.

During her undergraduate studies, she initiated a start-up project with NASA Armstrong Center on transforming cutting-edge aerospace technology into daily applications. She then worked as a system engineer/data analyst in the U.S. Navy for over four years, winning a Civilian Achievement Medal.

She carried experience across entrepreneurship, private industry, and government. She focuses on national defense, U.S. – China relations, and East Asia security issues. She is a native speaker of Mandarin with formal translation experience.