Yuqi Wang

Born in Beijing, China and raised in Illinois, Yuqi graduated from Washington University in St. Louis in 2013 with degrees in Chinese and economics, and a minor in public health. Yuqi has worked with grassroots organizations in Illinois, California and Missouri on public health and poverty issues; she advocated for reforming the city of Chicago’s public schools' lunch program, developed hepatitis B outreach initiatives, and worked with homeless at-risk youth on job training and relationship development skills. Yuqi also served as a leader for Washington University's Undergraduate Public Health Association where she raised awareness about food deserts and health disparities in St. Louis, Missouri.

Field placement: Community Health Improvement Partners

San Diego, California

Policy placement: Housing Assistance Council

Washington, D.C.