Lee Igel
About Lee Igel
Lee Igel is an Associate of the Division of Medical Ethics in the Department of Population Health at NYU Langone Health and a Clinical Professor at NYU's Tisch Institute for Global Sport.
Current Roles at NYU Langone Health
Lee Igel is currently serving as an Associate of the Division of Medical Ethics in the Department of Population Health at NYU Langone Health. Since 2015, he has been contributing to a team that provides policy guidance on health outcomes related to sport, physical activity, and mental wellness.
Clinical Professor at NYU Tisch Institute for Global Sport
Lee Igel has been a Clinical Professor at the Tisch Institute for Global Sport at New York University since 2004. He has designed and taught more than 40 courses in graduate and undergraduate programs. In addition, he leads global field intensives in cities like London and Berlin, utilizing the urban setting as a learning laboratory.
Contributor at Forbes SportsMoney
Since 2010, Lee Igel has been a contributor to Forbes under the SportsMoney section. He writes longer profiles about the decisions made by major sports leagues, teams, and executives to support fans, employees, partners, and communities. His insights are frequently cited by global media outlets.
Educational Background
Lee Igel holds a BS in Clinical Exercise Physiology and an EdM in Counseling-Sport Psychology from Boston University. He also earned a PhD in Psychology-Industrial/Organizational from Capella University. His extensive educational background plays a crucial role in his professional endeavors and expertise in sports and health ethics.
Previous Positions in Sports and Health
Lee Igel has held several notable positions, including Co-Director of Sports and Society at New York University from 2013 to 2017, Program Advisor at LA PALESTRA in Greater New York City from 2001 to 2003, and Player Development Coach for the Philadelphia Phillies in Clearwater, FL, from 1998 to 2001. These roles have enriched his contributions to the fields of sports development and health.