Jennifer W. Lee Email & Phone Number

Beijing, China

Chaoyang District, Beijing, China

At the Center for Sustainable Future, Jennifer leads global partnerships and fosters international collaborations. She also plays a key role in providing strategic advisory to investors, guiding them through the complexities of the Chinese market. Her deep understanding of government policies and extensive network enables her to identify and facilitate high-impact investment opportunities, ensuring successful ventures in China's rapidly evolving landscape.The Center's Agri-food… Show more At the Center for Sustainable Future, Jennifer leads global partnerships and fosters international collaborations. She also plays a key role in providing strategic advisory to investors, guiding them through the complexities of the Chinese market. Her deep understanding of government policies and extensive network enables her to identify and facilitate high-impact investment opportunities, ensuring successful ventures in China's rapidly evolving landscape.The Center's Agri-food innovation arm, AgFood Future Center of Excellence (AGF) brings together a diverse group of agriculture and food companies, start-ups, NGOs, researchers, and public sector partners to define, measure, and advance the sustainability of food, feed, fiber, and fuel in Greater China and the World. AGF provides pathways and solutions to enable stakeholders to accelerate the sustainability transition through collaboration, innovation, and action. Show less

Beijing City, China

Founding Executive Director for the AFP, a private-public coordinator for food and agricultural cooperation between the United States and China. AFP is made up of 30 leading international companies and associations operating in China from Smithfield, Cargill, and Walmart to the U.S. Soybean Export Council. AFP links U.S. and Chinese public, private, and non-governmental organizations (NGO) to advance mutual food security, food safety, and agricultural sustainability through the promotion of… Show more Founding Executive Director for the AFP, a private-public coordinator for food and agricultural cooperation between the United States and China. AFP is made up of 30 leading international companies and associations operating in China from Smithfield, Cargill, and Walmart to the U.S. Soybean Export Council. AFP links U.S. and Chinese public, private, and non-governmental organizations (NGO) to advance mutual food security, food safety, and agricultural sustainability through the promotion of cooperative activities and optimal practices in both countries. http://www.agfoodpartnership.com/en/• Developed foundational strategy and operational structure for the AFP from developing relationships with US and Chinese government bodies, facilitating collaboration between US and Chinese organizations in 6 industry working groups across the supply chain, and managing an Executive Board, members, and partners throughout U.S. and China • In less than 3 years, established AFP among U.S. and Chinese industry and governments and co-organized the U.S.-China Agriculture and Food Conference at the Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT) where AFP bilateral working groups presented project outcomes and recommendations before Vice Premier Wang Yang, China’s Agriculture Minister, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, U.S. Trade Representative and officials from the Ministry of Agriculture, AQSIQ, MOFCOM, etc • Developed and oversaw execution of joint projects between U.S. and Chinese government and industry for strategic technical exchanges, policy dialogues, and pilot projects. • Chinese and U.S. Government Outreach- Managed relationships and collaboration for related projects with China’s Ministry of Agriculture, AQSIQ, CFDA, MOFCOM and U.S. government counterparts Show less

Lead in driving advocacy and international programs for Agriculture, Food, and Beverage Industries at Amcham covering strategic initiatives in low carbon/sustainability, food safety, food security, and innovation, etc. Oversee strategy, program development, and government affairs in addition to directing cooperative efforts with China through the Public-Private Partnership the U.S.-China Agriculture and Food Partnership.

Washington Dc- Beijing, China

Advisory for foreign companies on China strategy, market access, business development, investment, and government relations. Projects included: cross-border investment, clean energy, environmental technologies, and national tourism promotion.

• Senior Advisor for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Embassy on cross-cutting energy policy and international cooperation in clean energy with the People's Republic of China.• Principal China Representative for the DOE Office of Policy and International Affairs and the Assistant Secretary for Policy and International Affairs.• Oversees the execution of major DOE programs in China including the flagship U.S.-China Clean Energy Research Center (CERC) launched by two… Show more • Senior Advisor for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Embassy on cross-cutting energy policy and international cooperation in clean energy with the People's Republic of China.• Principal China Representative for the DOE Office of Policy and International Affairs and the Assistant Secretary for Policy and International Affairs.• Oversees the execution of major DOE programs in China including the flagship U.S.-China Clean Energy Research Center (CERC) launched by two Presidents in November 2009, and programs in Energy Efficiency, Electric Vehicles, and Advanced Coal Technologies. • Coordinated strategy and collaboration between U.S. agencies, U.S. industry, Chinese ministries, and Chinese industry to promote the accelerated deployment of clean energy technology in China and the United States. Show less

•Established Department of Commerce (DOC)’s first Marketing- Communications (Marcom) program expanding reach in the U.S. and China. Developed strategies, created project teams, and coordinated program among DOC agencies at Headquarters, 157 staff in 5 China offices, and 208 U.S. offices.•Developed integrated Marcom program in U.S and China leveraging traditional and e-marketing channels and innovative partnerships with Chinese government, corporate/service partners, associations, and… Show more •Established Department of Commerce (DOC)’s first Marketing- Communications (Marcom) program expanding reach in the U.S. and China. Developed strategies, created project teams, and coordinated program among DOC agencies at Headquarters, 157 staff in 5 China offices, and 208 U.S. offices.•Developed integrated Marcom program in U.S and China leveraging traditional and e-marketing channels and innovative partnerships with Chinese government, corporate/service partners, associations, and media:oAmerican Trading Centers in China’s 2nd-tier cities: Organized Central and local Chinese government and U.S. multipliers in campaign promoting U.S. trade/investment in new markets. Created a series of print/web media campaigns, web/live events, and online resources.oClean Energy: Embassy Meritorious Honor Award for innovative print and e-media campaign and groundbreaking China Daily partnership creating ongoing cooperation and web presence in field.•Selected to serve on Embassy Olympic Coordination Taskforce for the Beijing Olympics, 2008. Show less

•Set new China record for “export successes” in 2007, generating 110, highest number among 157 staff.•As China tourism lead, spearheaded opening of China leisure-tour market to U.S industry. Received Department of Commerce Silver Medal Award for negotiating landmark U.S.-China Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Tourism with China National Tourism Administration (CNTA). (12/07)•Pioneered U.S.’ first national tourism promotion programs in China:oInitiated DOC cooperation with CNTA… Show more •Set new China record for “export successes” in 2007, generating 110, highest number among 157 staff.•As China tourism lead, spearheaded opening of China leisure-tour market to U.S industry. Received Department of Commerce Silver Medal Award for negotiating landmark U.S.-China Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Tourism with China National Tourism Administration (CNTA). (12/07)•Pioneered U.S.’ first national tourism promotion programs in China:oInitiated DOC cooperation with CNTA on tourism promotion. Unified U.S. stakeholders forming first U.S. pavilion at China’s largest tourism show. (11/05)oNegotiated CNTA approval of first and only city-level representative of office, Los Angeles. (4/06)oCreated “Tourism Road Show” platform for U.S. industry cooperation with Chinese government, industry, and media across China. (6/07)oCoordinated DOC-CNTA launch of U.S.-China Tourism MOU and inaugural tour in China. (5-6/08) Show less

Surpassed monthly revenue quotas by 30%, doubling sales in portfolio in less than one year.

Developed & executed international marketing plan for a mobile data generating USD 1 million/year.

Counseled Chinese & foreign enterprises in corporate strategy & organizational restructuring.

Bachelor’S Degree, International Relations, Asian Studies, Economics

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa, Magna Cum Laude

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Cum Laude