Ji-Hyun Lee, Candidate for 2025 ASA President

Professor, Department of Biostatistics, University of Florida (UF) College of Public Health and Health Professions and College of Medicine; Director of Division of Quantitative Sciences, UF Health Cancer Center

To take ownership of a performance, even when somebody is waving their hands or leading from a violin, everyone feels they own this orchestra, and they own this piece of music and this concert. 
Pekka Kuusisto, Finnish violinist and conductor

One of my passions outside of work is playing the cello in a local orchestra. Each member of the orchestra has their own voice. Whether playing the main melody or the harmony, each musician is responsible for developing a precise tone while tuning into other players’ performances to create a cohesive, beautiful sound. As the designated leader, the conductor’s role is to help coordinate the individual sounds, transforming them into a harmonized symphony. The orchestra cannot achieve success unless each member takes ownership of their contribution to the group under the conductor’s baton. I see the orchestra as a metaphor for the ASA, our professional organization. If elected as the ASA President, I will prioritize listening to and coordinating the contributions of every member in order to achieve greater success for our organization as a whole. I am humbled and honored that my colleagues at ASA have trusted my ability to fulfill this critical leadership role. I am thrilled about the opportunity to serve you and our shared professional home. My ASA candidacy statement is here.

REF: 1.  https://blog.nols.edu/blog/blog-new/2015/06/04/four-key-leadership-roles