Susan Lee

Dr. Susan Lee is a higher education administrator with over 20 years of experience in the field. She is currently the Assistant Dean of Students at Gonzaga University School of Law where she has also served as Director of Admissions. Her focus at the law school is the development of the whole person through the framework of well-being.

Dr. Lee received her B.A. from Washington State University (WSU), went on to complete her Ed.M. from WSU, and completed her Ph.D. in Leadership Studies from Gonzaga University. Her area of research focused on peer mentoring for Native American postsecondary students.

Mentoring has always been a huge part of Dr. Lee’s career, specifically for students from underrepresented backgrounds. Since 2005, she has presented and helped coordinate a program entitled “Color of Justice”. Based in Alaska, it gathers a group of underrepresented and first-generation high school students to understand the possibilities of a college education.

Living in the PNW, she enjoys ample opportunities to explore the ski mountains and lakes with her family.