Nick Lee

Nick Lee is a seasoned education policy expert currently serving as a Senior Partner at Bellwether since March 2022 and as a member of the Board of Directors for the National College Attainment Network (NCAN) since October 2023. Previously, Nick held the position of Deputy Assistant Secretary for Higher Education at the U.S. Department of Education, where responsibilities included leading budget policy development for federal student aid programs and advising senior agency leaders. A significant tenure at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation as a Senior Program Officer involved managing a $10 million annual grant portfolio to enhance education funding equity. Nick's early career included roles at the Executive Office of the President's Office of Management and Budget and the U.S. Department of Education, focusing on budget policy and regulatory proposals. Academic credentials include a Master of Public Administration from The George Washington University and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and International Relations from Boston University.