Ren Lee is an arts administrator and public-space advocate based in New York City. Having grown up surrounded by the Wayne National Forest and spending her summers in Maine, her love for the outdoors was cultivated from a young age. Her work focuses on strengthening public institutions, expanding access to shared spaces, and engaging communities in decisions that shape their environments. She is particularly interested in community-centered advocacy and equitable access to public lands. Outside of work, Ren enjoys solo travel, backpacking, painting, and creative writing.