Lee Iverson
Vitacura 6256. Depto. 904B
Santiago
Chile
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Lee Iverson ended his service as a mission co-worker in January 2008.

Mission co-worker Lee Iverson provides legal advice in the area of human rights to the Christian Council of Churches in Chile. Commissioned by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in 1990, Lee uses his knowledge of Latin American problems, legal training, and background in theological studies to address the human rights needs of Latin American people.

Several partner churches are also engaged in efforts to address human rights concerns in Chile. The Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Chile is in the midst of a 10-year plan to develop new ministries in evangelism, leadership development, and human services. The church is in a three-way mission partnership with the Presbyterian Church of Brazil and the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

Letters from
Lee Iverson

Lee has extensive experience in the legal field and in researching human rights issues. He worked as a legislative aide in Illinois for two years. At Katz, Friedman, Schur, & Eagle in Chicago he was a liaison for labor union employees for five years. He also served as a hearing officer and general counsel for the Illinois State Labor Relations Board. Lee practiced law with Vicki Lafer Abrahamson & Associates in Chicago. In 1988 he did research in the Roman Catholic Church’s human rights organization, Vicaria de la Solidaridad, in Santiago, Chile.

A native of Vinton, Iowa, Lee received a B.A. degree in political science from Sangamon State University in Chicago, Illinois, in 1975, and a J.D. from the University of Illinois in 1979. In 1989 he earned an M. Div. from Chicago Theological Seminary (United Church of Christ).

Lee is a member of the United Church of Hyde Park in Chicago, Illinois.

Birthday: July 7