Dr. Yu is a passionate advocate for contemporary composers and their works. This commitment is evidenced by her pioneering doctoral dissertation, "Out of the Box: Learning and Preparing for 'From the Same Melancholy Fate' by Eve Beglarian," which explores multi-disciplinary, improvisatory electronic music. Through her research and performances, Dr. Yu champions innovative compositions by underrepresented living composers, with a particular focus on works by women.

Most recently, Dr. Yu completed another Master's degree in Church Music at the University of Kansas, focusing on organ performance under the mentorship of Dr. James Higdon. During this program, she also explored her interest in carillon, studying with Dr. Elizabeth Berghout and debuting with a solo performance on the carillon. Prior to this, she earned her Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) degree in Piano Performance at the University of Kansas, studying under Dr. Jack Winerock and Dr. Michael Kirkendoll. Earlier in her academic journey, she completed her Master's degree at the University of Michigan this year, majoring in Piano Performance and Chamber Music Performance with Dr. Arthur Greene.

Dr. Yu currently serves as the Organist of St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in Studio City, CA, and is a contracted musician with Lucid Life Entertainment. Previously, from 2022 to 2024, Dr. Yu has served at Country Club Christian Church at Kansas City, Missouri. When not devoted into music, she enjoys detective stories, great food and crocheting. Additionally, she serves as the website director of KU’s Asian Classical Music Initiative.