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David Welle

David Welle

Régine Biscoe Lee Senator Guam Legislature

Régine Biscoe Lee is a Communications/Marketing professional, public servant and community advocate. Lee currently serves as Senator in the 35th Guam Legislature and is dedicated to helping people author their own opportunities, proving that nothing can widen the circle of economic opportunity more than a community focused on practical skills, education, and the entrepreneurial wonder of a clean environment. As the chair of the Committee on Rules, she works with the body to keep the trains running on time, bringing Guam and our region to a better place. Her work over the last two terms has strengthened our island's workforce, supported local business and protected our environment.

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In 2009, Lee was named one of the "100 Most Influential Women in the U.S." by the Filipina Women's Network for her work on behalf of WWII Filipino Veterans. In January 2015, she was named the Guam Chamber of Commerce's Young Professional of the Year. Lee was elected delegate for Guam to the 2012, 2016 & 2020 Democratic National Conventions. In 2019, the Obama Foundation selected Lee for the inaugural cohort of the Obama Leaders: Asia-Pacific, a leadership development and community engagement program that seeks to inspire, empower, and connect emerging leaders from across the Asia-Pacific region.

After years of education and policy work in the U.S., she returned home to use her experience to benefit the people of Guam in 2009. In the decade since returning, she has served as Policy Advisor for Congresswoman Bordallo (D-Gu) and Chief of Staff for Senator Barnes, as well as a consultant to local and federal government agencies and local businesses.

Senator Lee currently serves as the Vice-Chair on the Commission on Decolonization, National Committeewoman for the Democratic Party of Guam and as a Board Member for the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures (APIL) and the Manenggon Memorial Foundation. She has served as a board member and volunteer for various non-profit and civic organizations including Sanctuary, Incorporated of Guam, Soroptimist International of Guam, Asian American Action Fund, Guam Young Professionals and the Micronesian Conservation Coalition. Régine is a graduate of the Academy of Our Lady of Guam and the University of Washington. She & her husband, Andy reside on Guam with their daughters, Mia & Nina and their dog, Padfoot B. Lee.

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