Candace Yu

Candace Yu is a Principal at YouTube, specializing in Social Impact initiatives. With a background in finance, cybersecurity, and government policy, she has been instrumental in driving strategic partnerships and operations across various industries.

Prior to her role at YouTube, Yu led finance integration projects at Google, focusing on mergers and acquisitions and product launches. She started her career at Impermium, a cybersecurity start-up later acquired by Google, where she served as the Deputy to the COO, overseeing day-to-day operations and financial activities.

Before transitioning to the tech sector, Candace worked in the U.S. Department of Defense, spearheading international alliances to enhance cyberspace stability. Her extensive experience includes shaping cyber policies, developing strategies, and fostering partnerships with foreign defense agencies and telecommunications sectors.

Yu's educational background includes a degree in A.B. from Columbia University's Barnard College and a Master's in Public Policy from Harvard Kennedy School. She attended high school at San Francisco University and The Hamlin School, laying a strong foundation for her subsequent academic and professional accomplishments.