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Professionally, she has advised governments, civil society organizations, and academic institutions on technology, human rights, and equity, with a strong focus on how policy systems affect children, youth, and marginalized communities. She has led and contributed to policy initiatives resulting in federal government briefings, parliamentary submissions, regulatory consultations, and national media engagement. Her work has been cited in parliamentary proceedings and covered by major Canadian and international media.
She has held policy and research roles at Amnesty International, The Leadership Lab (now The Dais), McGill University's Centre of Genomics and Policy, and the Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic (University of Ottawa). Across these roles, she has authored peer-reviewed publications, more than 30 policy reports and government submissions, and strategic communications for senior decision-makers. She has also secured competitive research funding and regularly presented to government, academic, and civil society audiences.
Alongside her policy work, Yuan bring deep experience in governance and organizational leadership. She has served on boards and advisory bodies, including as Board President of Head & Hands, a youth-serving organization with a $1M+ annual budget, and she previously worked in an operational leadership role supporting marginalized youth.
Yuan’s work is grounded in lived experience. She grew up in Ontario's child welfare system and was a long-time recipient of the Children's Aid Foundation of Canada Scholarship — an organization Yuan is now proud to serve in a policy and external relations capacity. This full-circle connection informs how Yuan approaches her work — with accountability, integrity, care, and a commitment to centring the voices of those most affected by policy.
When Yuan isn’t at work, you can find her reading James Baldwin or dancing with friends on the weekend.