[7] She attended Mark Sheridan Math and Science Academy and Whitney Young Magnet High School.
[2][5][6] Prior to her appointment to City Council, Lee was an executive at United Airlines and worked on philanthropy and corporate social responsibility efforts.
[7] She has also served as an independent consultant for community organizations, president of the Chicago chapter of the Organization of Chinese Americans, interim executive director and board member of the Chinese Mutual Aid Association, and a member of the University of Illinois at Chicago Asian American Advisory Council.
[5] On February 14, 2022, incumbent 11th ward alderman Patrick Daley Thompson was removed from his position after his conviction for federal tax fraud charges made him ineligible to serve.
[11] Lee stated that her top three priorities for the ward were city services provision, public safety, and educational opportunities.