Michelle Ye Hee Lee Bio
Michelle Ye Hee Lee is a famous American journalist working as Tokyo bureau chief for The Washington Post. She joined the Washington Post in 2014 and worked as a reporter for The Post’s Fact Checker. Before joining the Post, Michelle was a government accountability reporter at the Arizona Republic in Phoenix. Additionally, she served as the President of the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) from 2017 to 2022.
Michelle Ye Hee Lee’s Quick Facts
| Profession: | Tokyo bureau chief (The Washington Post) |
| Age: | 36years (June 13, 1988) |
| Wife: | Married |
| Education: | Emory University |
| Salary: | $550,000 per annum |
Family
Michelle was born to her in Seoul, South Korea, in 1988. In 1995, her family moved to the United States and settled in Warren, Ohio before moving to Guam. Her passion for journalism kicked off when she was 15 as she joined a local newspaper internship program for teens.
Michelle Ye Hee Lee Husband
She is a mom of two cats and a puppy. Moreover, they are currently residing in Washington D.C. but her home is in Guam. However, not much is known about her marital status and we will update you once we collect enough information.
Education
She graduated from the Academy of Our Lady of Guam in Hagåtña. In 2010, Michelle attended and graduated from Emory University with a Bachelor’s degree in International Studies and English. While in college she was editor-in-chief of the student newspaper, The Emory Wheel from 2009 to 2010.
Michelle Ye Hee Lee The Washington Post
Michele joined The Washington Post in November 2014 as a Reporter on The Washington Post Fact Checker where she would write and dig for the truth behind political rhetoric. However, In October 2017, Michelle became the National political accountability and enterprise reporter, covering diplomacy and the State Department at The Washington Post.
She served as the President of the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) from 2017 to 2022. Her work was to Oversee operations and management of a $1.5 million professional non-profit with more than 1,600 members in the U.S. and Asia. In addition, Michelle was also involved in the strategic planning of the association, annual convention planning, and National programming and fundraising.
Before joining the Washington Post, Michelle was The government accountability reporter and watchdog team for The Arizona Republic in Phoenix from June 2010 to November 2014. Moreover, she worked as an intern for Chicago Tribune, Creative Loafing as well as Pacific Daily News
Michelle’s colleagues at The Washington Post include:
Dan Lamothe – Reporter
Salary
Michelle earns an estimated annual salary of $550,000 annually for working as Tokyo bureau chief for The Washington Post.
Net Worth
Michele is a renowned journalist who has worked as a journalist for over a decade and through her profession she has attained a net worth of $3.6 Million.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Old Is Michelle Ye Hee Lee?
Michelle is 36 years old born in Seoul, South Korea in 1988, and celebrates her birthday every year on June 13.
Where Is Michelle Ye Hee Lee
Michelle is working as Tokyo bureau chief for The Washington Post. She joined the Washington Post in 2014 and worked as a reporter for The Post’s Fact Checker. Before joining the Post, Michelle was a government accountability reporter at the Arizona Republic in Phoenix.
How Tall Is Michelle Ye Hee Lee
Michelle is a woman of average stature standing at 5 ft 5 in or 1.65m.
Social Media Account
Twitter – @myhlee
Instagram – myhlee
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