Youjung Lee
Professor and BSW Program Director
CCPA Social Work
Background
Youjung Lee earned her MSW and PhD in Social Work from the University of Texas at Austin. Her research interests include kinship care and intergenerational community development. She studies grandparent-headed families in a global context and examines factors influencing custodial grandparents’ mental health and overall well-being. In collaboration with community partners, Lee is also engaged in intergenerational community development initiatives that advance Age-Friendly communities in New York state.
Education
- MSW, PhD, University of Texas at Austin
- BA, Sung Kyun Kwan University