Dr. Sumi Lee joins the Department of Educational Administration and Human Resource Development at Texas A&M University as a Clinical Assistant Professor. She earned her Ph.D. in Learning, Leadership, and Organization Development from the University of Georgia, and her Master’s degree in HRD. With 25 years of experience at Kia Corporation, Dr. Lee served as an HRD Practitioner, HRM Manager, and internal professor, managing and implementing numerous learning projects, programs, and HRD systems. She has worked with a diverse range of learners, from new employees to executive-level leaders, always prioritizing professional growth and organizational development. Her research focuses on artificial intelligence, sustainability, organizational learning, and women’s leadership, with a particular emphasis on empowering migrants, retirees, women, and students. Through her work, she aims to create more inclusive environments and promote leadership development for underrepresented groups. At TAMU, Dr. Lee is committed to helping students grow into HRD leaders. Drawing on her coaching certification and extensive experience, she aims to support students’ personal growth, help them set goals, and prepare them to be future leaders in the HRD field