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BLAC founder Jonathan Lee varies a deep belief that every student deserves to be heard, respected, and valued. He believes that there is nothing more critical than access to an education that provides the ability to obtain knowledge and power. Jonathan further believes that independent schools are an amazing conduit that provides teenagers a means to become great young adults as they prepare for college and life.
Jonathan earned his BA in Government and MBA from the College of William and Mary. Jonathan has served as a mentor, coach, advisor, dorm parent, grade dean, admission officer, and much more during his time working in independent schools.
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Jun 12, 2026 ∙ 7 min
Our Faces, Our Voices, Part Three: Designing Belonging
When I started Bridging Legacies Across Campuses (BLAC), I was interested in stories. I wanted to understand how people experienced schools, organizations, and communities. I wanted to hear about moments of opportunity, challenge, belonging, uncertainty, and growth. At the time, I was not thinking about frameworks, models, or institutional design. I was simply curious about people's journeys and what those journeys might teach us. As the conversations accumulated, however, something...
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May 21, 2026 ∙ 5 min
Every Leadership Tree Starts Somewhere
At one point, it felt as though nearly every corner of the College Football Playoff conversation traced back in some way to Nick Saban’s leadership system. Former assistants, coordinators, and program leaders connected to Saban had spread across some of the most visible programs in college football, carrying pieces of his philosophy into new locker rooms, institutions, and generations of athletes. Nick Saban- Former Head Football Coach at the University of Alabama Kirby Smart- Head Football...
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Feb 2, 2026 ∙ 2 min
If You Know, You Know
2/2. My birthday. This year, it landed while watching the 67th Grammy Awards, where Pharrell Williams walked on stage to receive the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award. And there was something about it that slowed me down. Maybe it was the crisp hairline. Maybe it was the perfectly tailored baby pink velvet suit with the bell bottom flare that felt intentional, not nostalgic. Maybe it was the simple truth that Pharrell is 52 and somehow looks untouched. An unblemished, black don’t crack, still...
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