Grace Yao

Grace Yao is a Jr. Web Developer at East of Western since December 2023, following a notable tenure at Per Scholas, where Yao served as Manager of Recruitment & Admissions from June 2021 to December 2023. In that role, Yao significantly enhanced application volume by 123% and learner enrollment by 100% through effective recruitment strategies and partnerships. Prior experience includes positions as a Career Transition Specialist at the Chinese Mutual Aid Association, where Yao transitioned operations to remote during COVID-19, and as In-Home Services Program Coordinator, which achieved a budget savings of $70,000. Yao began the career journey as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at Wheaton College, supporting academic research efforts. Grace Yao holds a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from Wheaton College and pursued additional education at Northwestern University.