Polly Yukevich

Polly Yukevich is an experienced Program/Project Manager currently serving at Microsoft through BCforward since September 2023. Prior to this role, Polly held positions as a Scrum Master and Project Manager at Abbvie, leading project execution within a global pharmaceutical context. Experience includes strategizing and launching a product for Scrum training at Scrum Together and managing multi-functional teams at Chicago Public Schools to enhance educational practices. Previously, Polly contributed to academia as a Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant while also co-founding The Four Strings Foundation, which partnered with renowned media entities. Polly's extensive background in music education saw impactful roles as an Orchestra Teacher in various school districts. Educational achievements include a Master's degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, a Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and a Bachelor's degree from VanderCook College of Music.