Sung-Jin Lee, Ph.D., is an Assistant Director and Program Leader for Family and Consumer Sciences program at the University of Maryland Extension. Her career has focused on USDA NIFA-funded, community-based participatory projects, competitive grant development, disseminating findings through peer-reviewed publications and presentations, and mentoring students and early-career scholars. 

Lee’s research centers on aging in place among low-income older adults facing environmental barriers and financial challenges. She is currently interested in the role of FCS in supporting human health and well-being. Lee earned her M.S. and Ph.D. in Housing from Virginia Tech, where she also completed a Graduate Certificate in Gerontology.