Lianne Lee

Project Manager, ConnectED Parents

Lianne is deeply committed to building conditions that foster equity, inclusion, and well-being for children, youth, and families. With a master’s degree in educational research and bachelor’s degrees in education, economics & society, and English, she has spent nearly two decades leading transformative community programs and systems-change initiatives that center on enhancing the well-being of diverse youth. Early in her career, Lianne worked directly with immigrant and refugee children in after-school programs, igniting her passion for supporting their development within more equitable systems. She later managed the C.A.R.E. for Ethno-Cultural Children & Youth initiative at the Immigrant Sector Council of Calgary and led undergraduate programs and research projects at the Werklund School of Education’s Youth Leadership Centre.

In addition to her extensive community work, Lianne has collaborated with the domestic violence sector and government to develop a policy framework to prevent domestic and sexual violence in Alberta, which currently guides the sector’s priorities and practices by addressing the root causes of violence. She has served on numerous advisory committees with the City of Calgary and the University of Calgary, advocating for policies that support equity-deserving children, youth, and women. Currently, her focus is on empowering parents and caregivers to foster their children’s healthy relationships and prevent adolescent dating violence. Her research interests include critical service-learning, equity literacy in education, and preventing dating violence by supporting parents through technology and their social networks and environments. In her free time, Lianne enjoys spending time with family and friends, trying new foods, and playing with her dog, Bruno.