Lee Bagan

Lee Bagan

Lee Bagan is an advocate for disabled students, a U.S. Army Special Forces veteran, and a financial technology professional. He is known for his work at the University of Texas at Austin, where he helped establish a scholarship fund for economically disadvantaged students with disabilities. After earning degrees from UT Austin and Stanford University, he served 15 years in the military, deploying to Iraq, Afghanistan, and other conflict zones. Today, Lee continues to make an impact by combining his military experience with his legal and financial expertise.

Lee’s story begins with his early years in Highland Park, Illinois. Lee faced his first major challenge at a young age when he was diagnosed with a learning disability. Navigating school was not easy for him; he struggled to understand certain subjects and keep up with his peers. Lee’s personal experiences with his learning disability would later play a role in his advocacy for students facing similar obstacles.

In 2002, Lee Bagan began his studies at the University of Texas at Austin. He quickly made a name for himself on campus, not only because of his academic achievements but also due to advocating for disabled students. During his time at the university, he joined the President’s Committee for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility. This role allowed him to work closely with university officials to ensure that the needs of disabled students were being met. He also joined the Austin Mayor’s Committee for Disability Policy, where he expanded his efforts beyond the campus and into the broader community.