Ep. 12 - Susan C. Lee (Secretary of State, Maryland): Breaking Barriers & Youth Power

In this episode, host Mark Li sits down with Maryland Secretary of State Susan C. Lee to explore the power of public service, representation, and being a changemaker from within. As the first Asian American elected to the Maryland Senate and now the first AAPI Secretary of State in Maryland’s history, Secretary Lee reflects on what it means to lead, to be the first, and to carry community with you into every room amidst her vision under the leadership of Governor Wes Moore. They discuss the evolution of AAPI representation, the role of young people in shaping civic futures, and how trust in government can be rebuilt through authentic leadership.