Mary K. Lee, Ed.D.
About Mary K. Lee, Ed.D.
Mary K. Lee, Ed.D., is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at The George Washington University and Trinity University, specializing in Organizational Sciences. She has a diverse background in higher education administration and significant experience in financial management and strategic planning.
Current Role at The George Washington University
Mary K. Lee serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at The George Washington University, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she develops and instructs courses for Masters students in the Organizational Sciences Department at the Columbian School of Arts and Sciences. Her courses include Strategic Management, Strategic Human Resource Planning, and The Psychology of Individual & Group Decision Making. Additionally, she serves as an Academic Advisor for Masters Students, providing guidance and support throughout their academic journey.
Previous Experience at Marriott International
Mary K. Lee worked at Marriott International from 2017 to 2018 as a Senior Manager for the Rate Shopping Program. During her 8-month tenure in Bethesda, Maryland, she was responsible for overseeing the program's operations. Prior to this role, she also served as a Project Lead at Marriott International for 10 months in 2017, where she contributed to various projects within the organization.
Educational Background
Mary K. Lee has an extensive educational background. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Spanish from Tufts University, where she studied from 1982 to 1986. She later obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance and Public Policy from the University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School, studying from 1991 to 1993. Additionally, she completed her Doctorate in Higher Education Administration at The George Washington University, where she studied from 2012 to 2019.
Professional Contributions and Achievements
Mary K. Lee has made significant contributions in her professional roles. At The George Washington University, she chaired the Business Service Steering Committee, which was responsible for establishing goals and metrics for financial administration, technology, operations, and student support services as part of the inaugural Strategic Plan. She also led the launch of GWSolutions, a for-profit education company affiliated with the university, completing the initiative within an 8-month timeframe. Furthermore, she implemented a business case analysis that resulted in savings of over $10 million in third-party booking fees in the first year.