Jeffrey Yu

Jeffrey Yu serves as the Co-Executive Director of ASIFA-South, leading efforts to promote animation across the Southeastern United States through strategic planning and program execution. With extensive experience in the animation and creative industries, Jeffrey has held diverse roles including Business Director at ASIFA-South, where responsibilities included managing contracts, donor outreach, grant writing, and organizational budgeting. As a VR Content Artist at Pulseworks LLC, Jeffrey focuses on UI design and level layout for VR projects, while also working as a Product Designer at Juniper Creates, collaborating with prominent influencers to create customized merchandise. Additionally, Jeffrey has held roles such as Creative Director at Slothique, overseeing teams for projects including animated pilots and interactive displays, and has contributed as a storyboard artist for notable film projects. An educator, Jeffrey has taught digital painting courses and has earned advanced degrees in business and animation, complemented by a certification in full-stack web development.