Yunru Barbara Lu
Doctoral Student, Public Policy and Administration
Joseph R. Biden, Jr. School of Public Policy and Administration
University of Delaware
yunrulu@udel.edu
Biography
Yunru Barbara Lu is a doctoral student in Public Policy and Administration at the University of Delaware. Her research interests primarily revolve around social equity, diversity, inclusion, and equity (DEI), and human resources management within the public and nonprofit sectors. Prior to her doctoral studies, Yunru pursued a Master's degree at Arizona State University, where she earned degrees in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Public Administration (MPA). During her time at ASU, she gained substantial knowledge and expertise in various aspects of public administration and public policy. Additionally, she developed technical skills in programming languages like Python and SQL, along with proficiency in ArcGIS software tools, including ArcGIS Map, ArcGIS Pro, and ArcGIS Online.
Degrees
- MPA, Arizona State University, Spring 2021
PhD Advisor
Dr. Jessica Sowa