Nicolas

William Kwai Sun Lee

nicolas.william.lee@gmail.com | (808) 389-2456 | linkedin.com/in/nicolaswlee
Education
M.Ed Candidate, Student Development Administration Expected Graduation Date: June 2019
Seattle University, Seattle, WA

Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics with a focus in Teacher Preparation Graduated: June 2015
University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Minor in Education, Learning, and Societies
Minor in Mandarin Chinese

Professional Experience
Graduate Program Coordinator Aug 2017 – Present
Office of Multicultural Affairs, Seattle University
• Promotes diversity and inclusion through event programming each quarter in response to the global and campus
climate
• Plan and execute 6 Moral Mondays @ SU events which promotes and organizes the Seattle University community for
the Black Lives Matter Initiative at Seattle University
• Create engagement with LGBTQIA+ students through 2 large scale events: Queer Prom and Lavender Graduation
• Engage students in current campus and global issues around identity through monthly dialogue series
• Provide on average 1-2 tailored trainings on identity development based on requests from Students and Staff
• Supervised 4 student desk staff to maintain office environment and uphold departmental policies for space usage

NODA Intern June 2018 – Aug 2018
New Student Programs, Cornell University
• Prepared and Planned for 6-day long August Orientation with the Director of New Student Programs
• Planned and implemented 26 large and small scale welcome week events for 3,500 First Year Students and 700
Transfer Students
• Managed contracts, budget, and logistics for all August Orientation programs including training for 300 Orientation
Leaders and 40 Orientation Supervisors
• Created training schedule and curriculum for Student Orientation Leaders and Orientation Supervisors
• Advised Student Orientation Steering Committee in planning and organizing large campus wide events such as
Transfer First Night Concert and the Silent Disco
• Coordinated student leaders and volunteers in supporting move-in of new students into on-campus housing

Preview Days Intern Dec 2017- Apr 2018
Office of Student Development, Seattle University
• Co-mentored 64 admitted students in navigating and understanding their Preview Days experience
• Created and managed Social Media and Outreach to admitted students to engage and learn about Graduate
Education and Graduate Student life
• Recruited and trained 20 current graduate students to volunteer for the day of activities create positive
experiences for admitted students
• Collaborated with 2 Preview Day co-Interns to create and develop a two-day schedule of activities to promote
learning and engagement

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Americorps 12 Grade College Access Coach Lead Aug 2016 – June 2017
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Americorps 11 Grade College Access Coach Aug 2015 – June 2016
Franklin High School, College Access Now
• Supported a case load of 50 low-income, first-generation students of color in pursuing desired post-secondary goals
and outcomes by facilitating access to support and devices
• Executed weekly high quality programming that teaches and supports students in planning for the post-secondary
options of their choice
• Conducted academic interventions and collaborated with school staff to create effective academic plans based on
student strengths and needs
• Promoted a culture of advocacy, serving as an advocate when needed, for complex student needs

References Available Upon Request

 • Collaboratively planned two week training and on-boarding of new Americorps members during second year of
service
• Coordinated inter-office curriculum and support services between eleven high school sites
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• Designed and implemented programming, orientation, and trainings for ten 12 grade peer mentors
• Worked with 5 fellow Americorps members in planning school-wide events promoting College and Career Readiness
topics such as college applications, personal statements, career goals and outcomes, etc.

Summer Associate Jun 2016 – Aug 2016, Jun 2017 – Aug 2017
College Access Now
• Researched and compiled lists of college visitation programs and field trips to promote college-going cultures in all
eleven partner high schools
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• Used Financial Aid Award Letters collected by 12 Grade Coaches at partner high schools to show trends around
Institutional Financial Aid Packages and Federal and State Financial Aid

College and Career Readiness Assistant – Kent Meridian High School Oct 2014 – July 2015
Dream Project, University of Washington Seattle
• Met with a case load of 10 students identified by school counselors and administration as in need of support for
post-secondary plans and goals
• Supported 10 students in applying to higher education programs and meeting graduation requirements as well as
College Academic Distribution Requirements
• Implemented academic interventions to create effective plans to meet students’ individualized need

Research Experience
Project Manager | Dr. Thai-Huy Nguyen Sept. 2018 – Present
Seattle University
• “AANAPISI Scholarship over the Last 10 years: A Resource Guide” (Forth Coming)

Contributer | Dr. Bach Mai Dolly Nguyen Nov. 2018
Seattle University
• “A Convening of Minds: Scholarly Collaboration Towards a National AANAPISI Research Agenda” (2018). National
Center for Institutional Diversity.

Research Assistant| Dr. Thai-Huy Nguyen & Dr. Bach Mai Dolly Nguyen Sept. 2018 – Present
Seattle University
• “Does Institutional Classification Make a Difference?” (Forthcoming)

Volunteer & Leadership Experience
SUSDA Community Development Chair June 2018 – Present
Seattle University Student Development Association, Seattle University
• Serve as the Community Development Chair on the Executive Board of the Seattle University Student Development
Association
• Planned 1 medium and 2 small scale social events to connect graduate students in the Student Development
Administration to each other
• Implemented a mentor program for 15 first-year students to build connections with a current continuing student
• Supported other major program events such as the SUSDA Retreat to give students the ability to learn from each
other in meaningful ways

Live the Dream Scholarship Selection Committee and Event Lead Jan 2015 – May 2015
Dream Project, University of Washington Seattle
• Managed online application portal to reflect and communicate scholarship criteria and goals
• Coordinated scholarship reviewers in assigned applications and review committees
• Collaborated with Development Director in planning organizational goals
• Created program and event atmosphere to honor and award 22 high school student scholarships
• Led team of 7 in all aspects of planning an award ceremony with 200 attendees including food, video, and hosting

References Available Upon Request