Mary Lee (said together) was born to a single mother in South Korea and later adopted by a Midwestern couple. Prior to her adoption, she contracted polio, resulting in paraplegia, and also experienced a situation that led to significant hearing loss. Despite these challenges, she successfully navigated the educational system and has dedicated her career to advancing equitable access in post-secondary education and promoting universal accessibility across society. Her personal motto is “I have disabilities, but they are not disabling unless I have been disabled by poor planning.”