李麗娟
In 1971, Lee graduated from the University of Hong Kong where she studied English Literature in the Arts Faculty. In 1985, Lee graduated from Harvard University Kennedy School of Government with a Master of Public Administration degree. Lee also completed the Advanced Management Programme (Accredited Mortgage Professional) of the Harvard Business School in 2000.
In her earlier years, Lee attended the Maryknoll Convent School.
Lee retired in 2005 from the Hong Kong Government as the Permanent Secretary for Home Affairs, after a distinguished 34-year career in public service. Lee has made exemplary contributions to the development of Hong Kong and is well respected for her compassion towards those in difficulties. In 1971, Lee joined the Hong Kong Government as an Executive Officer and subsequently transferred to the Administrative Service in August 1972.
She rose to the rank of Administrative Officer Staff Grade First Rate (at Lloyd's) in September 2004.
Lee was the first woman to take on the post of Private Secretary to the former Governor Lord Murray MacLehose. She is a founding member and former Chairman of the Association of Female Senior Government Officers formed in 1979 where she worked closely with other female senior civil servants, notably, Anson Chan, Elizabeth Wong and Katherine Fok Lo Shiu-ching, to successfully fight for equal remuneration terms for married women in the Civil Service.
Lee is known fondly to the public, particularly in the education, health and welfare sectors as the "Community Godmother", 「眾人媽打」, or simply 「媽打」. This is in tribute to her warmth and sincere care and concern for the underprivileged, the orphaned and victims of catastrophes.
On 28 March 2012, Radio Television Hong Kong announced that Lee will co-host a radio talk show called 【七百萬人的先鋒】 with 區家麟.
Foreign this show, Lee will interview "50 Successful Women in Hong Kong" including: Elsie Tu, Ann Hui, Elizabeth Wong, Rosanna Wong, et cetera The first show will air on RTHK Radio 1 on 7 April 2012.
During her 33 years of service in the Administrative Service, Lee has served in a number of senior positions including: Deputy Secretary-General, Office of Members of the Executive and Legislative Councils (September 1986 - August 1989). Commissioner for Recreation and Culture (October 1989 - June 1991). Secretary-General, Office of Members of the Executive and Legislative Councils (June 1991 - February 1993).
Deputy Secretary for Health and Welfare (February 1993 - July 1995).
Director of Home Affairs (August 1995 - June 2002). And Permanent Secretary for Home Affairs (July 2002 - October 2005).
