Simone Tureck Lee has spent more than 20 years advancing the well-being of transition-age youth who have experienced California’s foster care system. She began her career working directly with young people in foster care in Los Angeles County. After completing gradate school in 2009, Simone shifted her focus to statewide advocacy when she joined John Burton Advocates for Youth, where she now leads the organization’s housing and economic mobility initiatives.
Previously, Simone served as Executive Director of the Alameda County Foster Youth Alliance, where she advocated for systems improvement at the local level. Throughout her career, she has successfully championed state policy reforms and secured millions of dollars in housing and resources for youth impacted by foster care and homelessness.
A Bay Area native, Simone holds a Master’s Degree in Social Welfare with a concentration in Management and Planning from UC Berkeley and a bachelor’s degree from UCLA. Her work reflects a deep commitment to equity and opportunity, grounded in the belief that no one achieves success alone.
