Yan is an AI governance researcher and entrepreneur specializing in AI policy and governance. She holds a Master of Public Policy with a specialization in AI governance from the University of California, Berkeley, along with a graduate certificate in Applied Data Analytics.
Yan has contributed strategic insights on technology governance to international organizations and government agencies across multiple jurisdictions, including the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). Her work spans regulatory analysis, compliance frameworks, cross-border policy coordination, and the development of governance strategies for emerging AI technologies.
As an entrepreneur, Yan is incubating an AI governance startup through the Berkeley SkyDeck Pad13 program, where she is building tools to translate AI policy into practical and scalable solutions.