Quick Facts of Barbara Jean Lee

  • Full NameBarbara Jean Lee
  • Date of Birth16 July, 1946
  • NicknameBarbara Jean
  • BirthplaceEl Paso, Texas, U.S.
  • Ethnicity Afro-American
  • ProfessionPolitician
  • Eye colour Black
  • Hair colour Black
  • BuildAverage
  • EducationSan Fernando High School, Mills College
  • Online PresenceFacebook
  • Children2
  • Horoscope Cancer

If you have heard about the strategies of Congress, then you would love to read about Barbara Jean Lee, also known as Barbara Jean. As a matter of fact, she is active in her career as the U.S. Representative for California’s 13th congressional district. Nevertheless, she is a part of the Democratic Party.

The 73 years old, Barbara prefers to keep her personal life a low-key. Nevertheless, she has two children. Also, the American politician has collected a hefty amount of money. If you also wonder how much net worth she has, keep scrolling until the end. Stay tuned.

Early Life of Barbara Jean Lee

Born as Barbara Jean Tutt, Barbara Jean Lee grew up under very supportive parents. Her father, Garvin Alexander Tutt was a lieutenant colonel, whereas, her mother was Mildred Adaire Parish. She comes from a Guinea-Bissau and Sierra Leone’s descent. Her ethnicity is Afro-American whereas she holds an American nationality.

Growing up, Barbara shifted to California with her parents in order to get a good education. There, she attended San Fernando High School. Following, she studied at Mills College. Later, in 1975, she mastered in social work from the University of California.

Career Highlights

Everybody needs an initiation to start any work, so Barbara Jean, as she stood as a president of the Mills College Black Student Union. Later, that thing changed into an opportunity as she got invited to speak on Chisolm’s 1972 presidential campaign. Instead of being a congress member, she voted ‘NO’ on the AUMF (Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Terrorists).

The image of Barbara Jean Lee
The image of Barbara Jean Lee
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So far, Barbara has done works in a variety of parts of the country such as environment, black panthers, education, housing, social work, health care, economic and so on. Currently, she is active in her career as the CEO of Dickerson Employee Benefits. The company is taken as the largest Afro-American insurance company firm.

Has Two Children

The 73 years old, Barbara Jean Lee has two sons. She is a very woman when it comes to her personal life. So far, she has not talked about her married life and husband. As per some tabloids, she had her children from a young age.

One of her sons, Craig Lee works as a long term senior executive at State Farm, a large group of financial service companies. Her other son is Tony Lee. Both of them help their mother in different sectors for sure. On Mother’s Day, Barbara’s son, Tony also gifted her flowers and offered her for a visit.

Barbara Lee with her son, Tony Lee
Barbara Lee with her son, Tony Lee
Image Credit: Facebook@Congresswoman Barbara Lee

 

Though Barbara has not revealed much about her spouse, she is spending a happy life with her children at present. She is not a part of any sort of rumors or controversies as of 2019.

Net Worth

The American politician, Barbara Jean Lee is active in her career for a long time as she is serving as U.S. Representative for California’s 13th congressional district since 1998. So far, she has not revealed any figures of her net worth. She owns several insurance companies that give financial support and services to the public. Though her net worth is under review as of 2019, she is leading a lavish life with her family with no doubt.

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