Carmen M. Lee (PhD, University of California-Santa Barbara) is a clinical professor of communication at USC Annenberg. She has authored or co-authored works on interethnic and intercultural relationships, Black masculinity, interpersonal and family relationships, and diversity and inclusion in the media industry. She also teaches courses in quantitative research methods, media effects, interpersonal and intercultural communication, global organizational communication, and communication theory.

Lee is the assistant dean of teaching excellence for USC Annenberg, and formerly a Center for Excellence in Teaching Faculty Fellow (2018-2020). She is also the assessment advisor for the USC Annenberg School of Communication.