Her research focuses on young parents, child and family policy, child abuse and neglect, the child welfare system, and father involvement. Prior to joining the Temple University School of Social Work, Dr. Lee earned her Ph.D. at the Columbia University School of Social Work and Master of Social Work at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Dr. Lee seeks to develop, implement, and disseminate a program of research that will influence policies and practices to provide support, prevention services, and intervention programs for children, youths, and their families that are appropriate for their strengths, needs, and circumstances.