Zoe (Zhongyu) Wu

About Zoe (Zhongyu) Wu

Zoe Wu is the Assistant Director of Credential Programs in the Office of Admissions at Harris. Her primary focus involves the development of non-degree credential and custom programs, as well as the cultivation of partnerships with academic and social-sector entities worldwide. In this role, she oversees all aspects of the credential programs, including business development, external client management, student recruitment, faculty communication, and delivery of quality student experience.

Leveraging the power of data analytics, she implements strategies to enhance program delivery and improve the overall program experience. While pursuing a Master of Public Policy degree at Harris, she began her journey as a graduate assistant with the admissions team, where she engaged in student outreach and assisted in program administration. Additionally, she worked as a research assistant at the TMW Center for Early Learning + Public Health at the University of Chicago. Prior to joining Harris, Zoe interned at an NGO in Illinois, addressing food insecurity among school children. This experience further fueled her passion for education and child and family policy.

Zoe holds a bachelor of science degree in statistics and economics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and an MPP from Harris.

Zoe states "As a Harris alum, I am excited to collaborate with the next generations of data-driven leaders, assisting them in realizing their potential to create a social impact. Guiding students through their transformative journeys in our credential programs brings me great joy. I understand the significance of this path and am dedicated to ensuring their experience is remarkable."