Andrew Yam
Governing Boardmember, Board of Education @Garvey School District
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WORK HISTORY
Governing Boardmember, Board of Education @Garvey School District
Rosemead, CA, US
Represented over K–8 students across 11 schools in Monterey Park, Rosemead, and San Gabriel by advocating for constituent priorities and aligning district initiatives with community needs- Directed policy, budget, and program approvals, setting strategic goals that improved educational opportunities and fiscal accountability for the district- Secured $8M in grant funding to expand the Community Schools Initiative, directly supporting student programs across 8 schools and strengthening wraparound services- Spearheaded the creation of the district’s first Esports Lab, boosting student engagement and attention retention by integrating technology and competitive learning into the curriculum-
EDUCATION
USC Sol Price School of Public Policy
Master of Public Policy
UC Irvine
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government
ABOUT ANDREW YAM
Hi, I’m Andy Yam! I’m passionate about public policy and how it shapes everyday life — from classrooms and libraries to healthcare and community services. What drives me is ensuring that public policy is implemented in a thoughtful, responsive, and people-centered way.My journey has taken me through city, county, and state roles, giving me a front-row seat to how decisions at different levels of government connect. I love working in that space — helping bridge local priorities with state policy, and turning complex issues into viable solutions. Along the way, I’ve focused on education, healthcare, and social services, always with the same goal: making sure policies don’t just look good on paper but deliver real impact. I enjoy building partnerships, bringing people together across sectors, and making sure that all folks are at the table. 🤝If you’re also passionate about creating lasting impact through policy and government affairs, I’d love to connect! Feel free to message me on LinkedIn or my email, a••••••••@gmail.com.
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