About nicole lee

In 2022, Nicole Lee became the first ever Asian American woman to serve on Chicago’s City Council and the first Chinese American alderperson to represent the city’s Chinatown community. Lee aims to advocate for safer neighborhoods, stronger schools and improved infrastructure and transportation for the residents of the 11th Ward.

Born and raised in Chinatown, Lee is now raising her two sons in the house her family has lived in for four generations. Prior to her political career, she spent nearly 15 years with United Airlines, where she served as the Director for Social Impact Optimization and Global Community Engagement. She is an established leader in the Chinese American and Asian American communities through her volunteerism and involvement in a number of local organizations. Lee has worked with the University of Illinois Chicago Asian American Advisory Council, the Asian Giving Circle, OCA Chicago, the Chinese Mutual Aid Association, and the Chicago Dragon’s Athletic Organization. She’s been an active participant in her children’s schools, including having served and chaired the Local School Council of Haines Elementary School. She has held positions in both the private and non-profit sectors, including as Development Officer at Premier Bank, Program Officer at BP America Inc., and as an independent consultant specializing in community relations, social investment, and corporate social responsibility.

contact

Phone: (773) 254-6677

Email: ward11@cityofchicago.org