Access Drives Everything Dr. Nelva Lee Episode #DCLXII The Doctor of Digital™ G. Mick Smith, PhD
Mon Jan 19 2026
How Dr. Nelva Lee is transforming lessons from healthcare innovation into a blueprint for educational equity and systemic change
As the founder and CEO of a Medical Interpreting Trade School, my focus has always been on expanding access and harnessing technology for the greater good of the community. My work as a Governor Kemp-appointed board member of the Georgia Department of Community Health has given me firsthand insight into public health strategy and digital transformation. Most recently, I’ve entered the race for Georgia Superintendent of Schools, aiming to champion innovation, equity, and effective communication within education.
Most people don’t run for an education office after building a healthcare company.
Dr. Nelva Lee did—because she saw the same systemic failure in both.
I’m Mick, The Doctor of Digital.
And this episode is about why access drives everything.
At one point, Dr. Lee explains why interpreting language taught her more about power than any policy textbook ever could.
Before we talk about education policy or the campaign, I want to start earlier.
When you were working as a medical interpreter, what did you see about systems that most people never notice?
What’s the single biggest misconception voters have about education in Georgia that your healthcare background lets you correct?
Your audio journal—what percentage is campaign-focused vs. your broader journey?
Post-election, what’s the leadership platform you want this book to build?
The Origin Story - How medical interpreting revealed systemic barriers that education perpetuates
Building While Serving - Running MiTio Healthcare while serving on Ga overnor-appointed healthcare board
The Campaign Decision - Why an entrepreneur and healthcare policy expert runs for the education office
Multi-Book Author Strategy - How she's approached each book project and what she's learned about thought leadership
The Audio Journal Process - Turning real-time campaign experience into strategic content
Post-Campaign Vision - Building authority platforms that transcend electoral outcomes
Dr. Nelva Lee
Videos of Dr. Nelva Lee are available on my website:
https://www.drnelvalee.com/
G. Mick (The Doctor of Digital) Smith, PhD
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How Dr. Nelva Lee is transforming lessons from healthcare innovation into a blueprint for educational equity and systemic change As the founder and CEO of a Medical Interpreting Trade School, my focus has always been on expanding access and harnessing technology for the greater good of the community. My work as a Governor Kemp-appointed board member of the Georgia Department of Community Health has given me firsthand insight into public health strategy and digital transformation. Most recently, I’ve entered the race for Georgia Superintendent of Schools, aiming to champion innovation, equity, and effective communication within education. Most people don’t run for an education office after building a healthcare company. Dr. Nelva Lee did—because she saw the same systemic failure in both. I’m Mick, The Doctor of Digital. And this episode is about why access drives everything. At one point, Dr. Lee explains why interpreting language taught her more about power than any policy textbook ever could. Before we talk about education policy or the campaign, I want to start earlier. When you were working as a medical interpreter, what did you see about systems that most people never notice? What’s the single biggest misconception voters have about education in Georgia that your healthcare background lets you correct? Your audio journal—what percentage is campaign-focused vs. your broader journey? Post-election, what’s the leadership platform you want this book to build? The Origin Story - How medical interpreting revealed systemic barriers that education perpetuates Building While Serving - Running MiTio Healthcare while serving on Ga overnor-appointed healthcare board The Campaign Decision - Why an entrepreneur and healthcare policy expert runs for the education office Multi-Book Author Strategy - How she's approached each book project and what she's learned about thought leadership The Audio Journal Process - Turning real-time campaign experience into strategic content Post-Campaign Vision - Building authority platforms that transcend electoral outcomes Dr. Nelva Lee Videos of Dr. Nelva Lee are available on my website: https://www.drnelvalee.com/ G. Mick (The Doctor of Digital) Smith, PhD https://www.linkedin.com/in/g-mick-smith-phd-24495127/ LI Newsletter https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-literary-cpr-playbook-7343709688632381440 American Patriot Trusted Book Advisor to C-Suite | Manuscript Doctor 🚨 | Transforming Drafts into Authority Assets | Strategic Ghostwriting & Publishing Guidance | Literary CPR for Elite Experts | PhD | Voice Talent | Podcaster Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-doctor-of-digital-gmick-smith-phd--1279468/support.