Tiffany Yu
Tiffany Yu | |
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| Born | 1988 Bethesda, Maryland, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, disability rights advocate |
| Known for | Founder of Diversability |
Tiffany Yu (born 1988) is a U.S.-based entrepreneur and advocate for disability rights, recognized for founding Diversability, a social enterprise dedicated to advancing equality for individuals with disabilities.
Early life and education
Raised in Bethesda, Maryland, Yu experienced a life-altering car accident at age nine that resulted in a permanent brachial plexus injury, the loss of her father, and subsequent post-traumatic stress disorder. She completed her undergraduate studies at Georgetown College of Georgetown University in 2010.
Activism
While attending Georgetown in 2009, Yu established Diversability with the mission to challenge disability stigma and foster a supportive community. After graduating, she continued to lead Diversability alongside professional positions at Goldman Sachs, Bloomberg, and Revolt (TV network). In 2016, she was honored with the Guardian's "My Side Hustle Wins" award for her impactful work with Diversability.
Yu holds a position on the Leadership Committee of the Paul K. Longmore Institute’s Disability Cultural Center located in San Francisco. In 2015, she was the recipient of the Bell Greve Award from the National Rehabilitation Association. Her speaking engagements include participation in the 2018 World Economic Forum in Davos as part of the "We Need to Talk About" series, and she is an active member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Shapers Community. Additionally, Yu has delivered talks at three separate TEDx events.
In 2019, she earned the title of California Miss Amazing Queen. Demonstrating her commitment to disability advocacy, Yu contributed $50,000 in 2021 to Georgetown University to create an endowment aimed at supporting initiatives for disability inclusion and advocacy. She maintains an active presence on social media platforms such as TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram to promote activism. Furthermore, Yu initiated the Disability chapter of the Awesome Foundation.
In 2024, Yu released her debut book titled The Anti-Ableist Manifesto: Smashing Stereotypes, Forging Change, and Building a Disability-Inclusive World through Hachette Go.
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- Georgetown University College of Arts & Sciences alumni
- American disability rights activists
- American activists with disabilities
- 1988 births
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- People from Bethesda, Maryland
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- People with post-traumatic stress disorder
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