Jinyoung Lee is a Ph.D. student at the RAND School of Public Policy and an assistant policy analyst at RAND. With a robust background in economic and financial policy, she previously served at the Financial Services Commission (FSC) in South Korea, where she developed and implemented frameworks aimed at fostering the sound growth of the capital market and banking sector. She also played a pivotal role in designing and establishing liquidity support schemes for key industrial sectors during financial crises, demonstrating her capability in crisis management and policy innovation.
Prior to FSC, Lee worked at the Prime Minister’s Office in South Korea, where she facilitated policy coordination among various ministries and provided strategic guidance on whole-of-government approaches to national economic, health and welfare policies.
At RAND, she has contributed to projects on the well-being of parents of children with disabilities, mental health survey, Air Force contractors and supply chain risks. Her broader research interests focus on enhancing the well-being of vulnerable populations, financial markets, and regulation.
Lee holds an M.S. in finance from the Stockholm School of Economics, Sweden and a B.S. in economics from Yonsei University, South Korea. She is also certified in ESG Investing (CFA) and Sustainability and Climate Risk (GARP), reflecting her strong commitment to sustainability.