Yeon-Shim Lee

Yeon-Shim Lee is a Professor and Interim Director at San Francisco State University, with extensive experience in gerontology, social work, and policy analysis. She has taught at SFSU since 2005 and previously served as a lecturer at Columbia University School of Social Work.

• Education
• Bachelor's in Social Work & Law, Yonsei University
• Master's in Social Welfare, Yonsei University & Michigan State University
• Ph.D. in Social Work (Social Policy Planning), Columbia University

Dr. Lee’s research focuses on geriatric care, health disparities, intergenerational trauma, substance use, and sociocultural interventions in diverse populations. Her work bridges social work, epidemiology, and mental health counseling.

• Scientific Awards
• National Institute on Aging (NIA) Scholar on RCMAR

With over 15 years of practice experience, she has worked as an NGO executive director, mental health counselor, and activist for youth and immigrant communities. She conducts multidisciplinary research and teaches courses on trauma, addiction, and social policy.