Helping Healers, Scholars, and Leaders Think Clearly, Lead Boldly, and Finish What They Start.

Intersectionality-informed strategy for doctoral candidates, faculty leaders, and mission-driven institutions.

A Connector Between Academic Rigor and Real-World Impact

Dr. Kim Lee is a national-level expert and thought leader with a proven track record of empowering scholars and leaders to achieve their goals. Her work bridges rigorous academic theory with practical, actionable strategies for success.

Ph.D., University of Georgia
Former President, Association of Multicultural Counseling & Development
Asst. Professor at HSI, HBCU, & PWI Institutions
Supported 15+ Dissertations to Completion
Recipient of Teacher of the Year Award
National Leadership in Diversity, Equity, and Belonging

Signature Service Offers

Structured, premium support for scholars, leaders, and institutions.

Dissertation Acceleration Lab™

For: Doctoral candidates in qualitative research.

Outcome: A 12-week structured coaching program to move you from stuck to defended.

Go from overwhelmed and isolated to confident, clear, and complete.

Intersectionality Strategy Consulting

For: Universities and organizations.

Outcome: Equity-centered leadership frameworks and burnout prevention systems.

Transform your institution into a space of belonging and sustainable success.

Healer-to-Leader Mastermind™

For: Service professionals and academic leaders.

Outcome: Navigate burnout and identity complexity with a community of peers.

Rediscover your purpose and lead with renewed energy and strategic clarity.

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About Dr. Kim Lee

As a scholar, leader, and strategist, Dr. Kim Lee's work is born from a deep understanding of systemic complexity and a commitment to human-centered solutions. Her journey through academia revealed the profound impact of burnout and the critical need for intersectionality-informed leadership.

Dr. Lee possesses a unique ability to see the full system—the interplay between individual identity, institutional structures, and societal forces. This perspective allows her to guide clients beyond surface-level fixes to create lasting, meaningful change. She is both a rigorous academic and a deeply human guide, dedicated to helping others navigate their own complex journeys with clarity and confidence.

Avoid Common Pitfalls

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Media & Thought Leadership

Dr. Lee is available for speaking engagements, workshops, and podcast interviews, bringing her expertise on intersectionality, leadership, and academic well-being to a wider audience.

Speaking Topics

  • Intersectionality as Strategic Leadership

    Move beyond theory to apply intersectionality as a practical tool for organizational excellence.

  • Burnout in Higher Education: A Systemic Approach

    Address the root causes of academic burnout and create cultures of well-being.

  • Qualitative Research That Matters

    Design and execute research projects that have a real-world impact and advance social justice.

  • Healing the Healer

    Strategies for service professionals to navigate secondary trauma and build sustainable careers.

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The Intersectionality Project

A multimedia initiative translating complex theory into accessible, real-world learning tools including digital education, video content, and interactive knowledge systems. Get a sample of our approach below.

Success Stories

Hear from doctoral candidates who successfully navigated their dissertations.

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