JoAnn S. Lee, PhD, MSW

JoAnn Lee, PhD, MSW, associate professor, focuses on improving public systems to better support the transition to adulthood for all youth. Her research on public systems focuses on the child welfare and juvenile justice systems. Her work is inspired by the diverse youth and families she worked with in both East San Jose, California, and New York City. She joined the UB School of Social Work in 2023 from George Mason University.