Center for Global Health Equity

Dr. Lee is deeply committed to global health, with formative experiences that span research, community development, and health systems improvement. As a freshman, Dr. Lee studied abroad at the University of Nairobi Medical School, researching public knowledge of nutrition and gaining insight into barriers to clean drinking water in Kenyan communities. This experience led to active involvement in GlobeMed, where Dr. Lee partnered with Kitovu Mobile in Uganda to create sustainable water wells in rural areas. After securing a USAID scholarship, Dr. Lee traveled to Uganda to assess community needs and collaborate with local engineers on sustainable water sanitation practices. During a gap year, Dr. Lee worked as a project manager at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement in Boston, focusing on initiatives across the Africa region. Their primary project supported the development of maternity rest centers in Ethiopia, helping women safely access facility-based deliveries. Dr. Lee prepared statistical reports and presentations for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and worked closely with stakeholders to secure continued funding.