Madison Lee

Bio

Mai is pursuing a Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and serves as a Graduate Assistant with the Institute for Sustainability and Resilience (ISR). Her work surrounds strengthening Wai-based career and education pathways. She also received her B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies of Sustainability (2025) from UH Mānoa. Some of her professional experiences include internships with the U.S. Embassy in Beijing’s Environment, Science, Technology, and Health (ESTH) section and the 643pest.org service of the Hawai'i Invasive Species Council (HISC). Mai’s interests mostly center on environmental governance and climate adaptation to strengthen just decision-making and community resiliency.