Breaking Barriers And Building Community: Jasmine Lee’s Journey In Tech, Leadership And Advocacy

Jasmine Lee’s path into technology has been anything but conventional — and that’s exactly what makes it powerful.

After earning her accounting degree in 2022 from Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business, she joined Accenture as an analyst, according to her LinkedIn. She has since been promoted to management consulting senior analyst.

In an interview with AFROTECH™, she shared that she hopes to make healthcare systems more accessible through innovations, including generative AI. Her work aims to enhance pricing transparency, improve claims processing and maintain the human element in healthcare, ensuring technology serves people, not just processes.

Her career journey is only part of the story. At the same time, Lee has built a leadership presence in Black Wings, a program within Rewriting the Code (RTC) that connects and uplifts more than 2,500 Black women pursuing STEM careers.

After receiving a multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis in 2023, Lee has leaned even further into her mission of creating community, advocating for underrepresented groups and showing what it means to thrive through resilience.

Finding Confidence In Black Wings And Pageantry

When Lee joined Black Wings she immediately felt a sense of belonging she hadn’t experienced before.

“I found a community of women who looked like me, were going through similar struggles, and were truly welcoming to everyone,” Lee said.

“Once I joined, I could ask any question, share concerns, or just text a friend or post in the group chat. Having that sounding board really pushed me to grow and feel comfortable,” she shared.

Through Black Wings, Lee stepped into leadership roles that strengthened her voice. She has hosted community events, led global hackathons and created spaces where women could both learn and connect.

“During Black History Month, I hosted an event,” she recalled.

“That was really rewarding to me because, as a Black Wings leader, I got to host a global hackathon and see people from all over the globe come together. Having the time to just decompress and just be who we are and really recognize that we are the future representation within this field is really empowering,” Lee continued.

Lee’s leadership extends beyond tech. She began competing in pageantry during the pandemic, initially without knowing much but quickly discovering how it built confidence and tangible skills. She told AFROTECH™ that in her second year of competing, she earned third runner-up and Miss Congeniality in Miss Delaware USA.

In June 2025, she competed once again, winning two scholarships totaling $1,300 and an award, per Miss Delaware. She told AFROTECH™ that facing challenges as the only Black woman in her recent competition reinforced her commitment to creating inclusive spaces.

“It doesn’t matter if I walk away with the crown,” she said.

“As long as I’m being my full self and growing, I’ve truly won,” Lee told AFROTECH™.

Turning An MS Diagnosis Into Advocacy And Action

Lee’s focus on community carried into one of the biggest turning points of her life: being diagnosed with MS. Initially, she didn’t realize the weight of the diagnosis.

“When the doctor said MS, I thought she was talking about scoliosis,” she told AFROTECH™.

“I was like, ‘I have great posture — I can walk into a room and own it.’ But once she explained it as an autoimmune disease that affects the brain and spinal cord, it completely changed my perspective. Luckily, we caught it early enough to begin treatment.”

The diagnosis came at one of the busiest times in her consulting career, forcing her to rethink her pace. “As someone who’s type A, it was it was hard for me to step back and say, ‘Okay, I can’t keep operating the way I’m doing.’ It really puts things into perspective. There’s more to life than work and I need to focus on my health, put me first and invest my time in what I’m passionate about,” Lee shared.

Lee has turned her diagnosis into a platform for advocacy.

“Since my diagnosis, I’ve become actively involved with organizations such as the National MS Society, serving as a district area leader for Delaware and as an MS ambassador,” she told AFROTECH™.

“Additionally, I’ll be a featured model this October in the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America’s Women of Action Luncheon & Fashion Show event,” she added.

Empowering The Next Generation

Whether in her consulting work, her leadership in Black Wings, her pageantry experience or her advocacy for MS, Lee is driven by one mission: creating space for others.

When asked what advice she would give to young women considering a career in tech, she simply said, “Sign up immediately, take that class, even if you’re unsure. I feel like when people hear STEM, they think of someone behind the desk typing away. But at the core, tech is about people and how you’re able to utilize your skill sets to adapt to something new. Within technology that’s led me to so many different avenues, specifically in health care.”

This philosophy extends to her commitment to programs like Black Wings, which she sees as critical for shaping the next generation.

“[Black women] are one of the most highly educated groups in the United States. I’d love to see more focus on Black women joining this field because it’s truly changing the game. With technology advancing every day, getting in early allows us to be part of these transformations as they happen,” Lee noted.