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Sylvia M. Lee (born 1958) is the District 3 Supervisor in Pima County, Arizona. She is an educator and administrator.

Biography
Sylvia M. Lee was born to single mother Sofia Lee in 1958. She is descended from a Chinese immigrant and Arizona pioneer. Her family has been in the Pima County area for generations. Her great aunt Theresa Lee is the namesake of the Theresa Lee Pima County Health Center. Her mother Sofia was a Pima County Health Department nurse for 42 years.

Expanded description
Lee earned her Associate's Degree from Pima Community College. She earned a B.A. in psychology and M.A. in counseling from the University of Arizona, and a Ph.D. in educational leadership and policy studies from Arizona State University.

She was president of the Northwest and Community campuses of Pima Community College.

In 2012, Lee was elected to the Pima Community College Board of Governors and served from 2013 to 2018.

In 2023, Lee was chosen to fill the District 3 seat on the Pima County Board of Supervisors, backfilling the seat of Sharon Bronson until the general election in December 2024.

In addition to her educational career, Lee is involved in several community organizations:
 * Goodwill of Southern Arizona
 * University of Arizona Asian American Alumni Association
 * Marana Chamber of Commerce
 * Literacy Connects
 * DM-50 (Friends of Davis-Monthan AFB)
 * University of Arizona Honors College
 * Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce
 * Hispanic Women’s Corporation.

Personal life
Lee survived ovarian cancer in her 40's.

Recognition
In 2013, Lee and her mother Sofia were both honored as Corn Mothers, as distinguished members of the community.