Martha Lee

Martha Lee (she/her/ella) has been deeply involved in leadership development throughout her career— supporting emerging and seasoned leaders in finding and following their passions. She was born and raised in Panama, attained a bachelor’s degree from Concordia College, and a master’s degree in public affairs from the University of Colorado-Denver. Martha served as the executive director of the Kellogg Fellows Leadership Alliance, and was the president and founder of the Asian Pacific American Women's Leadership Institute. She has served on the board of directors of the Desmond Tutu Peace Foundation and Girl Scouts USA.

"I try to go through life with my hands outstretched so that I can grab hold and pull someone up. I was lucky to be born where I was born and to have the gifts that I was given. It’s important to pass that along." – Martha Lee