Dr. Lee holds a BS in Animal Science from Michigan State University, a DVM from Iowa State University, an MPH from the University of Iowa, and is board-certified in Veterinary Preventive Medicine. She practiced rural mixed animal medicine before beginning her current role at the Center for Food Security and Public Health at Iowa State University's College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Lee's primary work focuses on veterinary educational capacity building, zoonotic disease prevention, biosecurity, and foreign animal disease preparedness and response. She is passionate about One Health and is actively involved in civic and leadership roles within public health and veterinary medicine in her community at the local, state, and national levels.