Ji-Hyun Lee, Candidate for the Board Directors President-Elect 2024; President 2025
Professor, Department of Biostatistics, University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions and College of Medicine; Director of Division of Quantitative Sciences, University of Florida Health Cancer Center, University of Florida
ASA has played a pivotal role in my career as a statistician. The first step on my ASA journey was volunteering in my local chapter. Many rewarding steps and years later, I served on the Council of Chapters Governing Board as a District Vice Chair and on the ASA Board of Directors. It would be an honor to give back to the ASA community as President.
My priority as ASA President is to build strong bridges, both within and outside of the ASA community, to strengthen our association and seize the opportunities in this data-driven era. My strategic plan will focus on three key areas.
Growing Visibility. We need a strategy to ensure our members are represented in science, medicine, society and policy efforts. Building bridges with other professional societies in STEM and non-STEM fields can promote our discipline. We can strengthen our visibility and impact by working closely with the ASA Professional Issues and Visibility Council, our Sections and Interest Groups, and external partners.
Enhancing Opportunities. As our profession diversifies, we need accessible and tailored training to support the evolving needs of our profession. By offering “precision leadership programs” and building on the ASA Leadership Institute, we can create a clear and robust path for future leaders from all backgrounds and ensure our association remains strong and influential.
Diversifying Membership. Our profession is increasingly diverse, intellectually and culturally. As a founding member of the JEDI Outreach Group and Past President of the Caucus for Women in Statistics, I see opportunities to continue to grow our association. I am committed to helping the ASA reach its potential as a diverse and influential community.
Collaboration is fulfilling, and I am excited to work with you to implement my strategic plan. Visit my website for more information.