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Join date: Apr 5, 2021

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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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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...

Dec 29, 2025 ∙ 2 min

It’s Not What to Say. It’s How You Say It.

First impressions matter. That’s true. Interviews do leave an imprint. But after years as a former independent school student, Admissions Director, Dormitory Parent, coach, and mentor, I’ve learned that interviews are only one piece of a much larger admissions puzzle. They work in tandem with transcripts, teacher recommendations, test scores, and the written application itself. What the interview offers is context. It brings dimension, voice, and humanity to what already exists on paper. Most...

Nov 18, 2025 ∙ 4 min

Our Faces, Our Voices, Part Two: Turning Voice into Vision

Building on the foundation introduced in Part One: Where Belonging Begins , Bridging Legacies Across Campuses (BLAC, LLC) continues its mission to help schools, companies, and communities build systems of belonging through narrative, data, and design. Founded by educator and equity designer Jonathan Lee, BLAC centers one guiding belief: belonging begins with listening. In Part Two: Turning Voice into Vision , BLAC moves from story to system—showing how personal narratives become structured...