About Giordan Lee

My name is Giordan Lee, the 2019-2020 Student Vice President of The Blue Heart Foundation. I am a 17-year-old senior currently attending Olympian High School. I am a San Diego native with roots in Chula Vista.

With academics, most subjects were easy for me to grasp starting from preschool and up. Although I was involved in extracurricular activities like football and basketball, I was still able to maintain good grades. I have always had the support of my parents, whose discipline and leadership groomed me to be the person I am today. I learned the value of integrity and responsibility since my father was in the U.S. Navy and had to deploy often. Being of mixed race and changing schools frequently has always placed me in a diverse atmosphere. I have always been able to adapt to diversity and wanted to explore more of my black heritage and culture. Being a part of The Blue Heart Foundation allowed me the opportunity to experience African American brotherhood and community activism.

At Olympian High School, I am Vice President and step leader of the Black Student Union “Young Black Leaders of Excellence” (YBL). As Vice President of both Blue Heart and YBL, I am in a leadership position and have been able to develop my character, enforce ethics, and encourage teamwork for over 70 underclassmen. I have volunteered over 200 hours of community service and participated in a variety of workshops and events for the community. The workshops include character development, college preparedness, life skills, career paths, and opportunities to develop leadership. For 3 years I have participated in events such as local voter information meetings, the 2018 Democratic Convention, award ceremonies, March of Dimes Walk for Babies, and YMCA Community Christmas Events. Every time I leave a workshop, I think of all the possibilities the future holds. My participation in these events makes me want to dedicate my future to helping the next generation succeed and giving back to the community that helped shape me. I plan to continue to participate in community events while in college because the more knowledge I gain, I feel I should share with others.

“…my faith was strong and as much as I wanted Alana to beat this cancer, I wanted to beat it too along with all of the stereotypes placed on a young man like myself.”

In November 2018, my girlfriend Alana was diagnosed with Stage 4 Rhabdomyosarcoma Cancer. I was shocked, angry and could not understand why cancer had to happen to her. I did not know exactly what to do or how to handle the situation besides just being there showing love and support. My parents were concerned and thought this situation would send me into a deep depression, cause me to neglect my schoolwork, and give up on my dream of going to college. However, my faith was strong and as much as I wanted Alana to beat this cancer, I wanted to beat it too along with all of the stereotypes placed on a young man like myself. After a year of Alana’s chemotherapy and other cancer procedures, I have been able to meet my educational goals while encouraging and supporting her. I never want to take my wellness for granted and I vow to make every moment count, especially when it comes to my education.

As an inspired young man looking to increase my knowledge and further my educational goals, I am ready for the next journey that college has to offer. I have developed several skills in my youth that have prepared me for this moment. Growing up in a disciplined family, learning to be reliable and responsible at an early age…

being part of organizations that develop character and leadership, and being able to conquer adversity and emotional mishaps have all groomed me to be college ready.