Deana K. Yu

Deana K. Yu (she/her) is a Design Lead at the Service Design Studio, within the Mayor’s Office for Economic Opportunity. She is a native New Yorker and a proud CUNY alum (Baruch College, BSPA ‘21). With her multi-disciplinary background in policy and graphic design, it is Deana’s mission is to make government services more accessible and equitable with graphic design. [Half graphic designer and half policy analyst, she works artistically and analytically to bridge the information gap in public service.] Since graduating, she has worked at a total of 3 NYC agencies. She has served as a Graphic Designer for the NYC Civic Engagement Commission. She was also a 2021 NYC Urban Fellow at the Department of Transportation [where she offered graphic design services for the agency and project management for a workforce development program.] Outside of work, Deana meditates, bakes, and does lots of crafting. She believes that design is a catalyst for communication, education, & social change.