Denise Amber Lee Foundation Inc.

About Us

A non-profit foundation borne out of a tragic breakdown of the 911 system. Today we train 911 centers to do better.
The Denise Amber Lee Foundation was created by her husband, Nathan Lee, to ensure that no other person, family, or community would ever have to endure such a preventable loss. The Foundation stands for hope, change, and accountability — working every day to make sure no call for help ever goes unanswered.

We envision a time when every emergency call is answered by a fully equipped, highly trained, and compassionate professional, a time when 9-1-1 will fail no one.

Since Denise’s passing, Nathan has dedicated his life to sharing her story and advocating for reform across the country. The Foundation partners with agencies, educators, and policymakers nationwide to transform heartbreak into progress, and to turn Denise’s legacy into lasting change.

Denise’s story has been featured on Dateline NBC, The Today Show, ABC’s 20/20, The Dr. Phil Show, Investigation Discovery, and in countless podcasts and YouTube documentaries. The Florida State Legislature, deeply moved by Denise’s story and her father’s testimony, passed a bill in her honor, unanimously.

Today, the Denise Amber Lee Foundation continues its mission with unwavering determination. From training and advocacy to reform and education, every effort honors Denise’s bravery and the light she left behind.
By honoring Denise’s legacy, we carry forward her story, a reminder that even through tragedy, hope can rise.