Tiffany Yu
About Tiffany Yu
Tiffany Yu is the Founder and CEO of Diversability, an organization she started as a student club at Georgetown University in 2009. She became disabled at the age of 9 due to a car accident, which also resulted in the loss of her father.
Founder And CEO
Tiffany Yu is the Founder and CEO of Diversability, a community organization focused on empowering people with disabilities. Initiated in 2009 as a student club at Georgetown University, Diversability creates platforms for dialogue and advocacy, aiming to elevate disability pride and identity. Through her leadership, Tiffany has expanded the initiative from its university origins to a broader community network.
Personal Background
Tiffany Yu became disabled at the age of 9 due to a car accident which also resulted in the loss of her father. Despite these challenges, she has channeled her experiences into advocacy work, particularly focusing on the rights and inclusion of people with disabilities. Her personal journey has been a driving force behind her initiatives and public speaking engagements.
Diversability
In 2009, Tiffany Yu started Diversability as a student club at Georgetown University. The organization has grown substantially under her leadership, working to foster disability pride and improve representation. Diversability organizes events, creates content, and facilitates conversations that emphasize the value and contributions of the disabled community.
TEDx Talk 'The Power of Exclusion'
Tiffany Yu delivered a TEDx talk titled 'The Power of Exclusion'. In this talk, she explored the themes of disability and identity, emphasizing how exclusion can impact individuals and communities. By sharing her personal experiences and broader societal observations, she aimed to reshape perceptions around disability and advocate for more inclusive practices.