Jenny Yu, DACM, LAc Appointed as Member-at-Large on CCAHM Executive Committee

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

[Centennial, Colorado] – The Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (CCAHM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jenny Yu, DACM, LAc, Dean of the Eastern Medicine Department at Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCUHS), as the new Member-at-Large on the CCAHM Executive Committee. This appointment comes as a result of a vacancy created by the resignation of the previous Member-at-Large, Chad Egresi. Dr. Yu’s extensive experience in both academia and clinical practice makes her a valuable addition to the Executive Committee.

A dedicated educator and practitioner, Dr. Jenny Yu has been with SCUHS since 2001, serving in various capacities including Associate Professor, Chair of Clinical Education, and Assistant Director for the University Health Center at SCU Health. In her current role as Dean of the Eastern Medicine Department, which she has held since 2017, she has demonstrated exceptional leadership in advancing the field of acupuncture and herbal medicine. Her efforts have contributed to the growth and recognition of acupuncture and herbal medicine in the United States, including the inauguration of the first entry-level Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine doctorate degree at SCUHS. In addition to having over 25 years in private practice and teaching experience, Dr. Yu is also a published author of several peer reviewed journal articles, two books on Herbal Medicine, and lectures in professional conferences. 

"I am honored to join the CCAHM Executive Committee and look forward to contributing to the Council’s mission of promoting educational excellence and quality patient care," said Dr. Yu. "I am committed to supporting the growth and recognition of acupuncture and herbal medicine and I strongly believe that the field will continue to be recognized and, along with integrative healthcare modalities, help more people in need."

CCAHM President, Kris LaPoint, Ph.D., B. Med., M.S.O.M., LAc., expressed her confidence in the appointment, stating, "Jenny’s extensive experience and dedication to the field of acupuncture and herbal medicine make her an ideal choice for this role. We are excited to welcome her to the Executive Committee and look forward to the valuable insights and contributions she will bring."

The appointment as Member-at-Large on the Executive Committee is effective immediately, and she will begin her duties at the next scheduled meeting.

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The Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (CCAHM) is a leading association dedicated to promoting excellence in acupuncture and herbal medicine education. Committed to advancing the field and ensuring the highest standards of training, CCAHM collaborates with colleges and practitioners to foster innovation and professional development.

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Kristin Richeimer, CAE

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