In 2026, Lee is also representing Tennessee internationally as Miss Black Tennessee International Ambassador, using her platform to advocate for health equity, STEM education, and increased representation of Black and underserved communities in health care and science. After graduating from Lane College, Lee plans to pursue a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and become a pharmacist, health care entrepreneur, and biomedical research advocate. Her ultimate mission is to help build a future in which race, income, and geographic location never determine a person’s access to quality health care scientific education, or opportunity.
Lee’s historic achievement is not only a personal milestone but also a powerful representation of HBCU excellence and the extraordinary talent being developed at Lane College. Her journey carries a message she hopes other students will remember: Sometimes the first answer is not the final answer—what is delayed is not necessarily denied.
and inspiring underserved students to pursue careers in pharmacy, medicine, biomedical research, public health, and related STEM fields. Her long-term vision includes community pharmacies, clinical wellness hubs, student mentorship pipelines, and a research institute serving historically overlooked communities. Her leadership and service also include founding the Lane College chapter of the American Red Cross, leading STEM- and service-oriented campus organizations, representing students nationally, and advocating for greater access to health care and professional opportunities.
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