Topaza Yu

Psychology

Topaza Yu (she/her/hers), originally from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on Treaty 6 Territory, is a doctoral trainee in Counselling Psychology with a primary focus on vocational psychology and career development. Her work explores how people navigate career choices, identity, and meaning-making in complex social and economic contexts.

Topaza’s research investigates the psychological impacts of microaggressions, career adaptability, and barriers to equitable access in the workforce. She is particularly interested in how intersecting identities shape vocational experiences and aspirations across diverse populations.

In addition to her academic work, Topaza has contributed her expertise through her past roles on Canada's Prime Minister’s Youth Council, the board of the Asian American Psychological Association, and as a current board member of Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights. Her broader professional interests encompass counseling psychology, entrepreneurship, and sexual and reproductive health, all of which are integrated with a commitment to practical, evidence-based solutions that support personal and professional growth.