Sangeun Lee, MEd, PhD

Dr. Sangeun Lee is a postdoctoral researcher at the Center on Education and Training for Employment (CETE). She earned her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from The Ohio State University and is a licensed school counselor in Ohio.

As part of CETE’s Excellence in Engagement and Evaluation team, Sangeun is committed to translating research into practice to address real-world challenges in schools and communities. She leads and manages grant-funded projects in partnership with state and local agencies, integrating research and practice through program evaluation, professional development, and community engagement in the fields of education and mental health.

She is also an active scholar whose research focuses on promoting well-being among K–12 students and emerging adults, as well as strengthening counseling practices. She is particularly interested in protective and promotive factors related to childhood trauma and in outcomes associated with school counseling.

Originally from Seoul, South Korea, Sangeun now lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband. In her free time, she enjoys exploring parks, working on jigsaw puzzles, and watching documentaries.