Lee manages New Jersey Future’s Funding Navigator program, a statewide effort to help under-resourced localities access funding for drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater needs. Lee identifies and cultivates relationships with state agencies and local governments to assess needs, design right-sized solutions, match projects with state and federal funding sources, help shape longer-term policy strategies, and provide technical assistance. Prior to joining New Jersey Future, Lee worked in the Green Acres program at the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, handling land acquisitions and project contracts on behalf of the state.

Prior to entering state government, Lee worked at New Jersey League of Conservation Voters, managing its environmental justice policy agenda, conducting municipal outreach, and advocating on stormwater issues. A local elected official, Lee holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science with a concentration in Political Communication and a Master’s degree in Business Communication from Rider University. Lee also holds a Certificate in Board Leadership & Governance through the DiverseForce Program from the University of Pennsylvania.