Title: Senior Adviser to the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Operations for Public and Indian Housing
Company: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Location: Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Lt. Col. Yolanda S. Lee, USAF (Ret.), MBA, Senior Adviser to the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Operations for Public and Indian Housing at the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Executives for dedication, achievements, and leadership in finance management.
Lt. Col. Lee has established a successful career in budget and financial management, currently serving as senior adviser to the deputy assistant secretary of operations for public and Indian housing at the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development since August 2024 and as the director for the Office of Budget and Financial Management from May 2021 to August 2024. Her experience includes supporting presidential initiatives as the White House Military Office director of financial management and comptroller and U.S. Air Force liaison from 2017 to 2021. Prior to her time at the WHMO she served as executive officer for the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Cost and Economics from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, her extensive Air Force tenure includes roles as program and budget analyst in the Office of the Joint Staff Comptroller from 2013 to 2016, comptroller commander at the 17th Training Wing from 2011 to 2013, and finance and acquisition manager for ITAM-AF in 2010. Earlier in her career, she held positions as operations and maintenance appropriation manager for SAF/FMBOI from 2007 to 2010, comptroller for the 480th Intelligence Wing from 2004 to 2006, financial services officer at Altus Air Force Base from 2001 to 2004, and security police enlisted airman from 1990 to 1995.
Laying an educational foundation, Lt. Col. Lee earned a bachelor’s degree in management and finance from Park University, a master’s degree in business administration and management from the University of Phoenix, and a Master of Science in government information leadership with a chief financial officer concentration from National Defense University. She holds a Chief Financial Officer Certificate from the National Defense University. Prior to her retirement from the Air Force in 2021, she held a Department of Defense Financial Management Certification Level III, and a Certified Defense Financial Manager with Acquisition Specialty Certification with the American Society of Military Comptrollers. Additionally, she is affiliated with the American Society of Military Comptrollers, the Wounded Warriors Project, and the Military Officers Association.
Reflecting on her path, a career highlight for Lt. Col. Lee was her yearlong tour as an adviser to the Iraqi Air Force, where she helped rebuild military branches and guide the creation of their first effective budget, enabling them to present a structured proposal to government officials. Her achievements have earned numerous accolades, including the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, and Iraq Campaign Medal with three service stars. Looking to the future, she plans to utilize her real estate business, “Sacred Ventures” to help business leaders grow globally and provide housing solutions for veterans and low-income individuals, leveraging her leadership experience to make a meaningful community and worldwide impact.
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