Our Team
Juan Lee
Founder and Board President
Founder and Board President
Juan Lee is an author, recipient of the Speak Life Community Award, and host of multiple podcasts on the Clear Journey Podcast Network. Juan’s lived experience gave him the lessons and tools to launch Clear Journey. After losing his mother at six, Juan struggled with school and direction. After high school, he joined the U.S. Air Force, searching for purpose. At 37, he was diagnosed with a learning disability— and suddenly, life made sense. He learned that success requires the right mindset, grounded in the values of sacrifice, humility, discipline, courage, service, and—above all—love.
After serving nine years in the Air Force, Juan worked in finance, real estate, and taught in a prison ministry. In every role, he found his purpose in helping others. In 2020, he founded Clear Journey and published Love Made Simple: A Guide to Inner Peace, Contentment, and Success, dedicated to guiding others toward personal fulfillment. Juan believes with love as your guide, all things are possible.
Board of Directors
Kay Simon, Vice President
Kay Simon is a doctoral candidate in Human Performance Improvement focusing on Return on Investment at Capella University. Committed to both her academic and entrepreneurial pursuits, she seeks connections with professionals to collaborate on achieving their business objectives and developing effective frameworks. In her professional capacity, she is a passionate advocate for minority and women-owned businesses, particularly within the federal government contracting sector. Kay’s dedication to social responsibility is driven by her desire to empower individuals with the resources they need to reach their full potential. Beyond her work, she finds joy in reading, exploring new destinations, engaging in community outreach, and indulging in the delightful pastime of watching Korean dramas.
Tracie Lee, Treasurer
Tracie Lee retired from the Federal financial regulatory agency after 33 years of service. Throughout her extensive tenure in government, she assumed the pivotal role of principal assistant and trusted advisor. In this capacity, she offered invaluable expertise and guidance concerning the development, execution, and management of crucial programs. These programs encompassed a wide array of important initiatives such as equal opportunity, affirmative employment, diversity, inclusion, and outreach to minority and women-owned businesses. Mrs. Lee has a strong desire to help others reach their full potential. She has taught several financial education workshops to youth and young adults and served in prison ministry for over 10 years. She continues to serve as caregiver and has presented sessions to support groups, as well as actively provide information to assist others in their caregiving journey. Her interests include reading, sports, and photography.
Wendy Newkirk, Secretary
Wendy Newkirk is currently employed with the District government. She began her career as a civil servant over 20 years ago.
Ms. Newkirk has been active in the community for many years and has done extensive volunteer work. She worked with the Boy Scouts for 10 years. Following this, she founded the Sistah Circle Rites of Passage Program, which empowered female high school students as they transitioned to another phase of their life. She led the program for 10 years.
Wendy remains dedicated to supporting initiatives that benefit young children and homeless individuals within the community.
Dr. James Eddie Brockington, Jr.
Dr. James Eddie Brockington, Jr. is a licensed Qualified Mental Health Professional, adult services provider, and a retired United States Navy Commander. After earning his undergraduate degree in General Psychology from North Carolina Central University and his Master of Arts in Community/Clinical Psychology from Norfolk State University, he earned his Doctorate in Strategic Leadership from Regent University. “Brock” has utilized his extensive history in, and experiential application of, organizational leadership to broaden the accessibility to mental health & wellness services in numerous private and public venues. His principal deliverable in this passion has been his recently completed twenty-four plus years of employment as a Mental Health Counselor Senior within the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Corrections [VADOC] and his on-going service as an educator within the Virginia Community College System [VCCS]. Brock has routinely stated that the “capacity of Clear Journey Inc. to be an engine/catalyst of profound reunification and restoration of familial system structure” is the natural composite of his Life’s mission and purpose.
Learn about our balanced life framework
A truly balanced life comes from mastering four key areas of life. Explore how we integrate love into each to create lasting transformation:
- Finances
- Health
- Personal Growth
- Relationships