Yummi Wang
Originally from Shanghai, China, Yummi graduated from Boston University’s Arts Administration program in January 2024. She began her academic journey at East China University of Political Science and Law, earning her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, and later pursued a Master’s in Sociology at Columbia University. At BU, she focused on fundraising, cultural policy, and nonprofit leadership, drawing on her interdisciplinary background to approach arts administration from both a global and community perspective.
Professionally, Yummi has worked with organizations across Boston’s arts sector in development roles, including as a Development Intern at Boston Center for the Arts and later as development staff at The Loop Lab and José Mateo Ballet Theatre, where she now serves as Development Associate. In her role, she manages donor relations, alumni programs, and major fundraising initiatives while supporting events that connect communities through dance and the arts.
Outside of work, Yummi loves traveling, working out at the gym, volunteering, exploring new food spots, and spending time with movies and books. She always has a passion for connecting with people through shared experiences, stories, and culture.
Prior to diving into the world of arts as an administrator through the Arts Administration program at BU, I had always appreciated the arts as an audience rather than as someone who took ownership in creation, administration, and preservation. The program completely shifted my perspective: it gave me the tools to understand the behind-the-scenes work that makes arts organizations thrive.
What I valued most was how the program balanced theory with practice, allowing me to connect classroom learning with real-world experiences in Boston’s arts sector. The faculty and peers I met from the program were not only supportive, but also challenged me to think critically about the role of the arts in society.This experience prepared me to step into my current work in development and champion my long-term career, while also assuring me that the arts are a powerful way to connect people.