Jenny Yu

Jenny Yu, AICP, is a skilled urban planner with extensive experience in active transportation and community engagement. Currently serving as an Associate at PlaceWorks since July 2022, Jenny has previously held notable roles such as Conference Host Committee member for the 2022 APA California Conference and Co-Chair of the Orange County Young and Emerging Planners, where leadership contributed to significant professional development opportunities during the pandemic. Jenny’s background includes serving as Senior Associate Planner at KOA Corporation, focusing on underserved communities, and project management at Global Public Affairs @ UCLA Luskin, achieving a 100% increase in program participation. Educational qualifications include a Master of Urban and Regional Planning from UCLA and dual degrees in Society & Environment and Landscape Architecture from UC Berkeley.