Joyce Lee is a finance executive with deep expertise in both private and nonprofit sectors. An effective strategist, team builder, and collaborator, she’s passionate about achieving organizational excellence through outstanding finance strategy and operations.

As the executive director of finance at Vale Group, which supports the late Paul G. Allen’s estate and philanthropic initiatives, Lee plays a pivotal role on the executive leadership team and is responsible for financial planning, reporting, accounting, treasury, procure to pay, and payroll functions.

Prior to joining Vale Group, Lee served as the chief financial officer of Marguerite Casey Foundation, where she oversaw the investment and finance operations. She led the initiative to align the foundation’s investment capital with its mission and values through the development and implementation of mission-related and program-related investment programs. Her responsibilities also extended to grants management, human resources, risk management, information technology, and administration.

Lee began her career in public accounting. As a principal at Clark Nuber PS, she advised nonprofit and privately held organizations in achieving their goals through enhanced accounting and business practices.

Her extensive leadership experience includes prior board positions with Washington Society of CPAs, 501 Commons, Hispanics in Philanthropy, and Asian Counseling and Referral Service, as well as her current roles as vice chair for Northwest Area Foundation’s board, and as board member for the Foundation Financial Officers Group.

Lee is a certified public accountant and a certified financial planner. She holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Western Washington University and an executive master of public administration degree from the University of Washington.