Continuing your education at the graduate level is an investment of time and resources. You want to make sure to find the best program for your professional goals.
That’s where a graduate admissions counselor can help.
At Lesley, you can pursue teacher education, counseling, the arts, and mindfulness, among other fields. You’ll find more than 65 master’s degree, PhD, and certificate programs taught on campus in Cambridge, in a residency format, or at locations off campus. We have another 15+ online programs.
As you navigate your wide range of choices, feel free to reach out and ask us anything at all.
Have questions about your graduate application, deadlines, and program start times? We can help with those questions, too.

Barbara Selmo, Assistant Vice President of Graduate Admissions
Barbara Selmo oversees our dedicated team of graduate admissions counselors and staff.
“Lesley University is deeply connected to the practice of teaching, to education as it happens in the classroom, in the studio, on the playground, in the health care facility. It is a place that acknowledges its history but is not afraid to create new narratives.”
Email Barbara: bselmo@lesley.edu
Call or Text Barbara: 857.663.7040

Stephanie Correia, Senior Assistant Director
Area of focus at Lesley: Graduate teacher education programs; Integrated Teaching through the Arts, Art Education and Community Arts; One-Year Collaborative Internship Program (Teacher Residencies); Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Middle School,High School Education, and Digital Literacy and Computer Science; Instructional Technology Specialist – License Only
“Lesley focuses on making the world a better place by training teachers and counselors to be some of the most well-respected professionals in their fields.”
Email Stephanie: scorreia@lesley.edu

Robin Laskey, Senior Associate Director
Area of focus at Lesley: Expressive Therapies Master’s program (last names A-L); PhD in Expressive Therapies; Master of Social Work (MSW).
“I have always been impressed by Lesley’s unique academic program offerings, strong reputation for providing training to educators and counselors, and commitment to the arts, social justice, and community service.”
Email Robin: rlaskey@lesley.edu
Call or Text Robin: 617.595.5111

Debbie Mosher, Regional Director
Area of focus at Lesley: Graduate teacher education programs including Specialist Teacher of Reading and TESOL, ESL and Bilingual Education; Individually Designed for Educators, Individually Designed Special Education program; Master of Education (M.Ed.) program in Special Education; PhD programs in Educational Studies
“I have been at Lesley University for more than 10 years, and what has kept me here is the school community. I really enjoy the people I work with and love helping students find what they want to do with their lives.”
Email Debbie: dmosher@lesley.edu
Call or Text Debbie: 857.663.7039

Virginia Casey, Assistant Director
Area of focus at Lesley: MFA in Creative Writing, MFA in Photography & Integrated Media and MFA in Visual Arts programs; All Education Online M.Ed. and Certificate programs.
"Lesley University’s low-residency and full-time campus MFA programs provide incredible resources in the Cambridge and the Boston area, including world class museums and galleries. At Lesley, you will join a passionate community of artists, faculty, advisors, and collaborators committed to growth and excellence. I am delighted to work with applicants interested in these unique opportunities, as well as online programs for educators."
Email Virginia: vcasey@lesley.edu
Call or Text Virginia: 857.488.8257
Schedule a time to connect with Virginia.

Audrey Owens, Assistant Director
Area of focus at Lesley: Counseling Psychology Master’s degree program(last names A-L), Counseling Psychology PhD, and Mindfulness Studies.
"Lesley University is where education meets real-world impact. As a university, Lesley is committed not only to its students but also to the communities that those students will positively affect with their Lesley education. Lesley values all learners, giving each student the tools they need to be successful educators, clinicians, and alumni of the University. Emphasizing personal and intellectual growth, civic engagement, and experiential learning, Lesley is in pursuit of a better tomorrow, and I am proud to be a part of this community!"
Email Audrey: aowens16@lesley.edu
Call or Text Audrey: 857.663.0960

Maria Freda, Assistant Director
Area of focus at Lesley: Expressive Therapies Master’s programs (last names M-Z); Graduate Certificates and Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) in Expressive Therapies Studies; Counseling & Psychology Master’s programs ((last names M-Z); Graduate Certificate Programs in Counseling & Psychology.
“My Lesley story started when I was just eight years old as I watched my working mother successfully earn her bachelor’s degree through the support and care of Lesley’s community. Twenty years later, I found myself in the very same position and was forever changed by the experience of working with Lesley’s dedicated faculty and its vibrant and engaged learning community. I found it fitting to come back to Lesley and work in the Graduate Admission office so that I can give the gift of Lesley by “helping people who want to help people” as they continue their education and advance their careers in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I can’t wait to help you become the author of your own Lesley story!”
Email Maria: mfreda@lesley.edu
Call or Text Maria: 857-392-4587
Schedule a time to connect with Maria: https://calendly.com/mfreda
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