Publications

1. Yu, E. 2019. Alert #15: An "On Demand" Dosing Schedule for PrEP to Prevent HIV. NYC Department of Health. https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/han/alert/2019/prep-to-prevent-hiv-alert.pdf
2. Yu, E. 2019. Photograph. Health Department Launches Campaign to Promote HIV Prevention Services for Women. NYC Department of Health. https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/about/press/pr2019/hiv-prevention-services.page
3. Myers J, Braunstein S, Xia Q, Scanlin K, Edelstein Z, Harriman G, Tsoi B, Andaluz A, Yu E, Daskalakis D. Redefining Prevention and Care: A Status-Neutral Approach to HIV. Open Forum Infectious Diseases. Vol. 5, Issue 6. 2018. https://doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofy097
4. Yu, E. 2019. Photograph. Health Department and Community Partners Recognize World AIDS Day with Fourth Annual Citywide Event and R.E.D. Ball. NYC Department of Health. https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/about/press/pr2017/pr094-17.page
5. Yu, E. 2019. Photograph. Health Department Celebrates Valentine's Day, National Condom Awareness Day with Launch of the #PlaySure Kit. NYC Department of Health. https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/about/press/pr2016/pr006-16.page
6. Yu, E. 2019. Photograph. New York's 'Queer Health Warrior': City Official Funds Grassroots Fight Against HIV. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/aug/07/new-york-city-hiv-aids-demetre-daskalakis-health-department

Professional Experience

• NYC DEPT. OF HEALTH & MENTAL HYGIENE BUREAU HIV (LIC, NEW YORK) NOV. 2015 - PRESENT
  Digital Media Coordinator (GRAPHIC ARTIST 2) -
  
  

  Effectively manage and execute graphic assets for print, digital applications and web from concept development to implementation while maintaining agency brand identity. Work with team to create ADA compliant designs for campaigns that are easy for the public to understand and promote bureau programs, events and publication. Lend creative services to sister bureau initiatives. Work closely with the Bureau of Communications to develop content on agency social media channels to advertise services and events to the public. Ensure all HIV-related content on agency website is up-to-date.

  
  

  Key Achievements:

  
  
  • Designed and coded the user interface for the HIV Care Continuum Dashboard webpages that improved performance of NYC providers by increasing linkage to care by 1% and viral load suppression by 16% since 2011.
  • Collaborated with the Bureau of Sexually Transmitted Infections to design and code the user interface for the NYC Sexual Health Clinics' Patient Portal that resulted in 71% of visiting patients registering and logging in within 4 days of launching.
  • Designed and coded the user interface for the NYC Safer Sex Product Ordering Portal that resulted in over 614,000 products ordered within 24 hours of launching – a 700% increase in total orders from previous year.
  • Designed the 2016 NYC HIV Status Neutral Prevention and Treatment Cycle infographic that promoted the message of "Undetectable = Untransmittable", resulting in 84% of HIV-positive people receiving HIV care in NYC to be virally suppressed, a 70% increase from 2011.
  • Designed the Department of Health's annual float for the NYC Pride Parade, seen by 5 million people. Additionally designed Snapchat geofilters seen by over 160,000 people on parade route. Pride T-shirt design was requested by North Carolina’s Health Department.
  • Designed coasters promoting PrEP, HIV testing, and treatment for National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day that were distributed at 95 bars across NYC.
  • Redesigned logo for New York Knows – the nation’s largest HIV testing initiative.


• NYC DEPT. OF HEALTH & MENTAL HYGIENE BUREAU HIV (LIC, NEW YORK) JAN. 2015 - NOV. 2015
  Graphic Design Consultant -
  
  

  Created wireframes, prototypes, and workflows to spearhead the redesign of the site map for the HIV/AIDS webpages on the Department of Health website. Promoted bureau events with campaigns on NYC Condom Facebook, Department of Health Twitter, Tumblr.

  
  

  Key Achievements:

  
  
  • Coordinated team to consolidate HIV/AIDS content and restructure site navigation to increase average daily page visits by 100% and daily page views by 41%.


• FREELANCE WEB & GRAPHIC DESIGNER (ANYWHERE) MAY 2013 - AUG. 2016
  Freelancer -
  
  
  • Independently designed, coded HTML/CSS and PHP, built websites and created graphics for clients using Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver).


• NYC DEPT. OF HEALTH & MENTAL HYGIENE BUREAU BUDGET & REVENUE (LIC, NEW YORK) JUN. 2013 - AUG. 2013, JUL. 2014 - JAN 2015
  College Aide Intern -
  
  
  • Review, edit, monitor, evaluate, and submit Medicaid claims for children 1-3 years of age who receive services through the Early Intervention program, which provides a variety of therapeutic and support services to eligible infants and toddlers with disabilities through various community providers.
  • Analyze and prepare the Medicaid Cost Report (MCR), which details Medicaid expenses incurred by DOHMH.
  • File and record confidential reports detailing services rendered to Medicaid recipients.


• WEB COMMUNICATIONS GROUP (PITTSBURGH, PA) SEPT. 2013 - NOV. 2013
  Graphic Design Intern -
  
  
  • Assisted lead web developer to provide advice on design practices and assisting in presentation of materials to clients. Designed graphics, style guide, typography and layout of web sites.


• UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICE (PITTSBURGH, PA) JUN. 2012 - AUG. 2012
  Graphic Design Intern -
  
  

  Designed apparel and promotional materials Pitt’s Career Development and Placement Assistance Office, First Year Experience and Outside the Classroom Curriculum.

  
  

  Key Achievements:

  
  
  • Designed the Pitt class of 2016 Orientation T-shirt worn by incoming freshmen as they set new Guinness World Record for “Greatest Number of People Simultaneously Performing an Umbrella Dance at a Single Venue” in honor of Pitt alumnus Gene Kelly.