Oral history interview of 2019 YMCA Hall of Fame Inductee: William K. Lee
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This is an oral history interview of 2019 YMCA Hall of Fame Inductee, William K. Lee. Erin Friedman (not on camera) was the interviewer. The interview is 12 and a half minutes long. Dr. William K. Lee, Volunteer, (1945- ) Dr. William K. Lee has been an outstanding volunteer leader in the YMCA at the local, national, and global levels for almost 50 years, particularly his leadership in developing comprehensive New American Programs at the YMCA of Greater New York. These programs support new immigrants assimilating to American life. He served as an important program innovator, policy volunteer, and mentor to hundreds of staff and volunteers at the YMCA of Greater New York to strengthen and expand these vital YMCA programs and services throughout the nation. Dr. Lee also served as board chair of the International Branch of the YMCA of Greater New York. During his leadership tenure, the International Branch developed and expanded a wide range of cross-cultural learning exchanges between YMCAs around the United States and YMCAs around the world. These programs helped thousands of American youth strengthen their cultural competencies and commitment to global responsibility. Dr. Lee built new bridges to enhance and develop partnerships between U.S. YMCAs and the Asian YMCAs. Files are born digital files. Ref file is 240p and master is 360p. Originally the resolution was listed in title. The resolution was removed in the final file name;
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