Richard A. Lee, Director of Communications for the Hall Institute of Public Policy - New Jersey, has 30 years of professional experience in journalism and public relations.

Prior to joining the Hall Institute, Rich was a Deputy Director of Communications in the New Jersey Governor's Office, where he wrote and edited material for the Governor and assisted with the supervision of the Communications Department. He previously served as a Public Information Officer for the New Jersey General Assembly and the Township of Woodbridge.

As a journalist, Rich held a variety of jobs ranging from political reporter to rock music critic. He worked at daily and weekly newspapers as well as an entertainment news-magazine, and his freelance articles appeared in a variety of publications. While working as State House Correspondent for The News Tribune of Woodbridge, he was awarded first place in the New Jersey Press Association's 1987 Better News Contest in the Interpretive Writing Category.

Rich, who is pursuing a Ph.D. in Media Studies at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, holds an M.A. from Montclair State University and a B.A. from Saint Bonaventure University. He has served as an Adjunct Instructor at Rutgers University and Mercer County Community College, teaching courses in media, government and communication.

A resident of Hamilton Square, N.J., Rich and his wife Anne have two daughters, Meredith and Jessi.