Lee Ana Hess - MBAA President

Lee Ana Hess is from Rochester, New York, and has roots in Colombia, South America. She completed her Bachelor's in International Business and Hispanic Literature from Roberts Wesleyan University in May 2016. After college, Lee Ana joined AmeriCorps, working in a non-profit organization to establish sustainable partnerships and enhance their social media presence.

After completing one year of service, she joined the Peace Corps and worked as a Preliminary Literacy Promoter in the Jimani Dominican Republic for two years. Following her return, she began working as a Volunteer Program Manager in a non-profit organization that hosted an IRS VITA site, which offered free tax advice and preparation, financial education programs, and consultation to empower people seeking financial security. Simultaneously, she also worked as a program coordinator for a business center that provided a comprehensive business planning and training course for new and existing business owners in both Spanish and English. In her free time, Lee Ana likes to cook, draw cartoons, spend time with family and friends, and practice Brazilian Jujitsu.

Previous MBAA Presidents:

Weston Hyde (2023 - 2024)

Tanique Philogene (2022 - 2023)