Jeanie Lee

Jeanie Lee is the Chief Program Officer at the XQ Institute, the nation’s leading organization dedicated to rethinking the high school experience. At XQ, Jeanie focuses on scaling strategic partnerships with networks, districts, and states to disrupt outdated systems by co-creating tools, storytelling through insights, and driving policies that unlock competency-based learning models. Her mission is clear: to make high school more relevant, engaging, and ready for tomorrow. With a robust professional background spanning over two decades, Jeanie has demonstrated remarkable leadership in education and philanthropy. Before working at the XQ Institute, she held leadership positions at the DC Public Education Fund and the Office of Teaching and Learning at DC Public Schools.