Dr. Andrea Rakushin Lee is an associate professor in the Department of Educational Specialties at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee, where she serves as coordinator of the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program in Educational Leadership. She regularly mentors doctoral students and supports opportunities for students to engage in international and cross-cultural learning. Her research focuses on intercultural communication, educational technology, refugee education, and international education. She holds a doctoral degree in educational leadership and master’s degrees in history, education (ESOL), and public administration.
Dr. Lee previously taught at several universities in South Korea. In addition to her academic work, she has been involved in international initiatives and humanitarian efforts supporting Ukraine and raising awareness about the impacts of war and displacement. While in South Korea, she also volunteered with organizations that support North Korean refugees. Dr. Lee previously served as the U.S. country director for the STAR Scholars Network and currently serves as the Croatia country director. She is interested in expanding global virtual collaborations and partnerships related to educational leadership in higher education and K–12 contexts, graduate student research support, and rural education initiatives. She is actively involved in projects and partnerships across Suriname, South Korea, Nepal, Ukraine, and Croatia.