Lu was born in Valencia, Venezuela, a small town two hours from the capital city of Caracas. After earning a BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Florida, she worked as a Field Engineer on transportation projects in Orlando and Miami, responsible for managing quality assurance. Growing restless, she journeyed west to Seattle and in 2021 joined GLY. Lu’s involvement on a project includes serving as a liaison between the owner and design team and providing effective solutions in the design process and material installation.