Edward Lee

Distinguished Professor at UC Berkeley

Edward Lee is a communications strategist with extensive experience in political advocacy, global health, and public engagement. He currently serves as the Deputy Director of Digital Communications and Marketing at Bread for the World, a position he held from August 2020 to October 2022. In this role, he contributed to the organization's mission of advocating for policies that address hunger and poverty both locally and globally.1

Professional Background

Current Position: Chief Communications Officer at SPUR since October 2022.
Previous Roles:
- Co-Founder & Creative Director at Eight Parables (2014 - Present).
- Interim Co-Director of Strategic Communications and Campaigns at Bread for the World (2021).
- Senior Officer of Communications and Digital Media at the United Nations Foundation (2019 - 2020).
- Various roles in communications and outreach at the White House and U.S. Department of Education.

Education

Master of Arts from Fuller Theological Seminary (2016 - 2022).
Bachelor's Degree in Government from Harvard University (2004 - 2009).

Edward Lee's work emphasizes strategic communication aimed at fostering social impact, particularly in areas related to advocacy and community engagement.1

Experience

Robert S. Pepper Distinguished Professor, EECS Department, UC Berkeley

Member of Technical Staff at Bell Labs (1979 - 1982)

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences from University of California, Berkeley (1982 - 1986); SM in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1979 - 1981); BS in Computer Science and Engineering and Applied Science from Yale University (1975 - 1979)