Currently serving as the Branch Director for Strategic Diversity & Inclusion at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), he previously held administrative and academic positions at research-intensive universities including Johns Hopkins University, University of California, San Diego, and The University of Texas at Austin. He also works as a consultant with the Catalyst:Ed network, collaborating with leaders ranging from start-up founders to executives of large organizations. His published work spans book chapters, policy briefs, peer-reviewed academic journals, and popular media.

Dr. Lu is an alumnus of various prestigious programs including the U.S. State Department’s Fulbright ETA Fellowship, American Council on Education (ACE) Fellowship, Asian Pacific American Institute on Congressional Studies’ (APAICS) National Leadership Academy, Leadership Baltimore, Leadership Austin, Education Pioneers, and Teach for America. Additionally, he was honored with the Toyota International Teacher of the Year award. Dr. Lu received his Ph.D. in Education Leadership and Policy and B.S. in Psychology from The University of Texas at Austin and his M.A. in Secondary Science Education from Loyola Marymount University.