Abigail Z Lee
McLean,VA
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder
Kids Literature Quiz DMV, Kids Literature Quiz
Auckland, New Zealand
06.2023 - Current
- Founded Kids Literature Quiz DMV, a global competition to promote elementary and middle school students’ interest in literature
- Directed 20 volunteers, handled logistics, organized finances, and managed community outreach, including to Title I schools
- Facilitated communication with coaches, parents, participants, volunteers, and visitors from New Zealand, Thailand, Florida, and Connecticut
Associate
Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls
Falls Church, Virginia
03.2025 - 08.2025
- Collaborated with coworkers to perform operations efficiently and effectively
- Maintained accurate records of sales transactions for end-of-day reports.
Don Lavoie Fellow
Mercatus Center, George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
11.2023 - 04.2024
- One of thirty global fellows selected from eight nations
- Read and analyzed academic writings about the political economy and related policy, including mainline economics, challenges of humanitarian action, community entrepreneurship, and national economic planning
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics (Policy And Regulation Concentration)
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA05-2028
Advanced Diploma -
Thomas Jefferson High School For Science And Technology (TJHSST)
Alexandria, VA06-2025
Skills
Position as a policy intern, applying my research and leadership experience
Awards
- National Merit Finalist, 2025
- AP Scholar with Distinction (2024, 2025); AP Scholar (2023)
- Scored 5 on 9 AP Exams
- 8th Place (2024 & 2025) & 7th Place (2022), NAQT High School National Championship Tournament – Top 0.2% of 4,000 teams internationally
Leadership
- TJHSST Quiz Bowl - Tournament Director and Team Officer, 2023-2025
Directed 6 tournaments for 65+ teams across the country, raising over $10,000
- TJHSST Varsity Basketball - Captain, 2023-2025
Led 45 players and managers across 3 teams
- TJHSST Bible Study - President and Discussion Leader, 2023-2025
Grew club from 20 members to 90+ in one school year
Timeline
Associate
Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls
03.2025 - 08.2025
Don Lavoie Fellow
Mercatus Center, George Mason University
11.2023 - 04.2024
Founder
Kids Literature Quiz DMV, Kids Literature Quiz
06.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Economics (Policy And Regulation Concentration)
Virginia Tech
Advanced Diploma -
Thomas Jefferson High School For Science And Technology (TJHSST)