KAITLYN
YU

Kaitlyn is a senior from Princeton, NJ pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering with minors in French and Global Engineering.

 

Outside of her involvement as the Vice President of Finance for the Barbara Cook Chapter of Mortar Board, she has served in a variety of leadership roles on campus and off campus. Last year, she served as the President of Purdue Solutions and the Campus Relations committee head for the Purdue Engineering Student Council, currently she serves on the senior development board and on the internal development committees respectively. In the past she has served as the Vice President of Member Involvement, Learning Chair, and Growth and Engagement Chair for Purdue Institute of Electronics and Electrical Engineers in addition to working as the VP of Public Relations for the National Association of Engineering Student Council. In 2022, she was able to conduct a short-term study abroad In Lyon, France through the college of liberal arts. Within Purdue, she has worked as a grader and TA for the math department as well as a peer mentor for ME 290, the sophomore mechanical engineering seminar. Professionally, she has experience working in management consulting as well as engineering in the medical device and semiconductor industries.

 

After graduation, Kaitlyn plans to pursue a career in consulting with hopes of starting her own business in the future.