Helping people in the Tropics live well and flourish will rely on a constellation of sectors coming together to educate, support and engage in research specific to issues of the Tropics.

Lee has been an educator for over 20 years working in various roles at Pimlico State High School. She has a passion for life-long learning and supporting the wellbeing of young people, as well as those working with young people.

Lee began teaching in Mackay in the year 2000 and then moved to Townsville in 2001 where she has been teaching and supporting the wellbeing of young people ever since. Currently a Head of Department for Student Development, Lee is a part of a leadership team seeking to enhance wellbeing practices in education so that young people and those around them, can thrive and flourish.

Lee joined the TBMF Board in 2021 as she is passionate about a whole-community, evidence-based approach to improving mental health outcomes for all. She is the Secretary of TBMF so plays a key role in the Sustainability and Accountability Pillar within TBMF’s strategic planning. She is also supporting work within the Research Pillar.