Thomas G. Lee

Thomas G. Lee has extensive experience in the field of youth advocacy and support. Thomas G. currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of First Place for Youth, an organization dedicated to helping foster youth transition into adulthood. Prior to this role, they were the Executive Director of Friends of the Children - Los Angeles, where they empowered young people facing the greatest obstacles through mentorship. Thomas also worked as the Director of the Opportunity Youth Collaborative at the Alliance for Children's Rights and served as the Division Director of TAY at Hillsides. Earlier in their career, they worked as an English teacher and advisor at both the King Drew Magnet High School of Medicine and Science and San Gabriel High School.

Thomas G. Lee holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in English from California State University, Los Angeles. Thomas G. also earned a Master's degree in Education and Administration from National University.