Michael Lee

Led a $4M multi-site arts and youth development organization serving 6,000+ students annually across 50+ school and community sites. Partnered with the Executive Director to set strategic direction, oversee financial planning, and guide organizational growth. Aligned program, communications, partnerships, and operations under a unified institutional vision. Served as senior representative with Alameda County Public Health, Oakland Unified School District, elected officials, and philanthropic leaders. Supervised and developed 30+ staff and oversaw government and foundation funding from procurement through compliance and reporting. Played a key role in scaling the organization from $1.5M to $3.5M+ and expanding partnerships across the East Bay and San Francisco.

Led multi-site program operations serving youth across school and community settings throughout the East Bay. Translated education and public health priorities into community-based initiatives focused on violence prevention, early childhood access, and workforce equity. Strengthened coordination and outcomes by building cross-team planning systems and performance dashboards. Managed staff recruitment, supervision, and performance processes to develop effective teams and expand partnerships through deeper public sector relationships.

Served as second-in-command for a nationally recognized youth development organization, overseeing cross-department coordination and overall institutional performance. Supervised six senior managers leading 45 staff across five departments while managing budgets exceeding $3M across workforce and social service divisions. Partnered with the CEO on strategic planning, board engagement, and long-term positioning, and strengthened relationships with city agencies, national foundations, and corporate partners to expand funding and program reach.

Progressed from frontline workforce coach to lead the organization’s workforce and social services portfolio, overseeing integrated programming serving justice-involved and system-impacted youth. Directed employment training, mental health supports, and probation-aligned reentry services under public and foundation-funded contracts, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements and performance benchmarks. Strengthened relationships with city agencies and community partners while building employer partnerships and expanding workforce pipelines across Alameda County.

Provided direct career coaching and case management support to justice-involved, foster, and system-impacted youth, developing individualized employment and education plans while coordinating wraparound services. Built early employer partnerships that later expanded into broader workforce initiatives and maintained compliance with government funding requirements through consistent tracking of participant outcomes.

Worked within a municipal harm reduction system in collaboration with public health and justice agencies, conducting intake assessments and coordinating referrals to housing, healthcare, and social services. Gained early experience understanding how policy decisions directly shape frontline service delivery and client outcomes.

Led restorative justice-informed after-school programming for boys and young men of color, focusing on leadership development, academic support, and social-emotional growth. Facilitated group sessions, mentored participants, and strengthened partnerships with schools and families to improve engagement and retention. Contributed to a supportive, accountability-centered environment grounded in cultural relevance and community connection.

Coordinated after-school and summer enrichment programs serving diverse youth and families across multiple age groups. Supervised and supported frontline staff, managed daily operations and scheduling, coordinated curriculum implementation, and maintained strong communication with families. Ensured safe, high-quality programming while developing early experience in team leadership, logistics management, and youth development.