Bio

Nina J. Lee (she/her) is an educator and community engagement professional with experience in program management, outreach, and organizational leadership. She holds a Master of Education in Community Engagement from Merrimack College and a Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Women’s Studies from Spelman College, where she developed a strong foundation in educational theory, research, and applied social analysis.

Originally from Malden, Massachusetts, Nina has worked extensively with schools, nonprofits, and community organizations to strengthen educational access and promote student and community well-being. As the Manager of Community Outreach and Organizing at the Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts, she directed a team that implemented statewide initiatives in sexual and reproductive health education, coordinated community partnerships, and supported public health engagement efforts. Her work emphasizes practical collaboration, data-informed decision-making, and the development of sustainable educational programs.

Nina’s approach integrates academic knowledge with real-world application, focusing on program design, facilitation, and evaluation. She has led workshops on topics such as consent, communication, and healthy relationships; designed learning experiences that encourage critical thinking and reflection; and managed initiatives that build organizational capacity through education and outreach.Motivated by a commitment to education as a catalyst for personal and social development, Nina continues to advance projects that foster dialogue, expand access to knowledge, and strengthen communities,

Current Role at Stanford

Assistant Director/Education & Outreach Manager

Contact

  • Work
    ninalee@stanford.edu
    University - Staff Department: SHARE Education Position: Assistant Director/Education & Outreach Manager
    • 419 LAGUNITA DR
    • STANFORD,  California  94305 

Additional Info

  • Mail Code: 8225

All Publications

  • Redefining “Comprehensive” Sexual Education: A Pedagogy of Empowerment and Social Justice for K-12 Sex Education Lee, N. J. Merrimack Scholarworks. North Andover, Massachusetts. 2022

    Abstract

    In the United States currently, there are significant gaps in sex education. Youth in the United States today are identifying more diversely in the past and many are not receiving the comprehensive sex education they deserve, creating negative sexual and social outcomes. Through examining the legacy of religiosity, white supremacy, power, and privilege in the United States, one can pinpoint how historical legacies still influence the sex education youth receive today. In conversations with research and theory, a solution to this issue may lie in creating applicable tools that allow educators to better accommodate the needs of youth they are teaching. This study explores how social justice education, empowerment theory and reproductive justice can aid in the creation of a pedagogy of social justice and empowerment in K-12 education. By providing educators with a safe space to conversate, collaborate and reflect on current sex education practices, educators increased their confidence and competence in creating truly comprehensive sex education for their youth. Through providing professional development opportunities for educators, one can create more positive learning environments for their students, especially those with marginalized identities who often slip through the cracks.