Portia Y. Wu (born July 23, 1970) is an American lawyer serving as the secretary of the Maryland Department of Labor since 2023.

She was previously the managing director of public policy at Microsoft from 2018 to 2023 and the U.S. assistant secretary of labor for employment and training from 2014 to 2017.

[1] Wu's work with the committee focused on various labor and employment issues, including workforce development and worker protections.

[4] Wu contributed to discussions on immigration reform, particularly regarding labor programs and the balance between employer needs and worker protections.

[4] She led a cross-agency priority working group focused on job training, data transparency, and accountability.

[4] Wu also worked on projects aimed at supporting community colleges, improving workforce development systems, and reforming unemployment insurance to better connect job seekers with employment opportunities.

[1] At the ETA, Wu oversaw a range of job-training initiatives aimed at both first-time workers and those seeking retraining due to job displacement, reflecting her longstanding focus on workforce development.

[5] Wu was appointed acting secretary of the Maryland Department of Labor by Governor Wes Moore on January 18, 2023.