Rep. Mike Levin Honors Carlsbad LGBTQ+ Advocate Kevin Lee as Constituent of the Month
Kevin Lee is Rep. Levin’s June Constituent of the Month.
Oceanside, CA – Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) announced that Kevin Lee, a resident of Carlsbad, is his June Constituent of the Month. Kevin Lee (he/him) is the Chair and a Founding Member of the San Diego Queer Asian, Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern, and Desi American (QAPIMEDA) Coalition. In this capacity, Lee works with his QAPIMEDA leadership team to build a sense of belonging for the LGBTQ+ API community in San Diego. Kevin Lee also serves as Environmental Impact and Compliance Specialist at Dr. Bronner’s, a local organic body care and food company. In this position, Lee works to advance green initiatives, monitors the company’s environmental impact, manages environmental compliance, and co-chairs the Dr. Bronner’s Green Team. Through his work as an environmental rights and LGBTQ+ advocate, Kevin has dedicated countless hours to our community and inspired many others to join in his efforts.
To celebrate Pride Month, Rep. Levin is proud to recognize the remarkable work Lee is doing to contribute to Carlsbad and to this unique and beautiful district.
See below for Rep. Levin’s statement recognizing Kevin Lee in the Congressional Record:
“Madam Speaker, it is my great honor to recognize Carlsbad resident Kevin Lee as my June Constituent of the Month. Lee has dedicated countless hours to advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and help make our community a more inclusive and welcoming place. Through his work, Lee has inspired many others to join in his efforts to support the LGBTQ+ community.
“Kevin Lee is the Chair and a Founding Member of the San Diego Queer Asian, Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern, and Desi American (QAPIMEDA) Coalition. In this capacity, Lee works with his QAPIMEDA leadership team to build out programming and a sense of belonging for the LGBTQ+ API community in San Diego. Now more than ever, it’s important that all LGBTQ+ members of our community feel welcome and have the support they need, and I’m grateful for Kevin’s work to foster that in our region.
“Kevin Lee also serves as Environmental Impact and Compliance Specialist at Dr. Bronner’s, a local organic body care and food company. In this position, Lee works to advance green initiatives, monitors the company’s environmental impact, manages environmental compliance, and co-chairs the Dr. Bronner’s Green Team. As we work to combat the climate crisis, companies like Dr. Bronner’s must lead the way in reducing their environmental footprint and help protect our planet for future generations, and I’m proud of people like Kevin who are doing that work every day.
“Through his work as an environmental rights and LGBTQ+ advocate, Kevin has dedicated countless hours to better our community and inspired many others to join in his efforts. During Pride Month, I am proud to celebrate the exceptional work of individuals like Kevin Lee who volunteer their time and contribute to our unique and beautiful district. I’m so grateful for CA-49 residents who dedicate their lives to the betterment of our residents and community, and I’m proud to honor Kevin Lee as my June Constituent of the Month.”
Representative Levin’s Constituent of the Month program recognizes outstanding North County San Diego and South Orange County Residents who have gone above and beyond to help their neighbors, give back to their community, and represent the best of our country. Rep. Levin’s May Constituent of the Month was Oceanside Community Volunteer Rose Teding. Rep. Levin’s April Constituent of the Month was local San Juan Capistrano resident Ryan Hickman. To nominate a resident of the 49th District to be the Constituent of the Month, fill out this nomination form.
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