Annie Yu

Annie Yu ('16) is studying Public Health and Legal Studies at the University of California, Berkeley with a passion for health policy. Her main academic focus is on health disparities and social determinants of health. While at Berkeley, Annie interned at the Men’s Housing Program at Berkeley Food and Housing where she co-piloted a wellness program for the homeless veteran clients aimed at improving overall health. She was also on the executive board of the Labor Coach Organization on campus which provided labor support and interpretation services to low-income, immigrant mothers. Annie’s experiences in Berkeley have shaped her determination to alleviate social inequities as an upstream method to address health. In spring 2016 Annie will be a health policy intern with Alliance for Health Reform in Washington, D.C., where she will assist with briefings on upcoming health care issues to support informed decisions on health policy. She is excited to participate in the UCDC program and hopes to gain valuable experience in the interaction between health and politics. Read her story.