Lee Summerell

Lee Summerell is a seasoned professional in financial and investment sectors, currently serving as a Senior Associate at Known since June 2023. Previous experience includes key roles at Living Cities, where responsibilities included leading investment initiatives for the Capital for the New Majority, and a notable position as a Child Care Lending Associate at Self-Help Credit Union, where an internal audit on racial equity was conducted. Additional consulting work with the Culinary Femme Collective focused on supporting female-owned food businesses during the COVID-19 crisis. Lee's background also features experience at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in fundraising, and various internships in arts and development, alongside a strong academic foundation with an MBA from Duke University and a Bachelor's in Art History from Davidson College.