Alumni Council | Lesley University

Whether you're seeking career advice, industry insights, or looking to build professional connections, our Alumni Council is a valuable resource that is designed exclusively for Lesley University alumni and community members around the globe.

The Alumni Council consists of officers, and non-voting member positions for committees in the arts, athletics, awards, communications, council affairs, reunion, scholarship, and service.

For more information, contact alumni@lesley.edu or 617.349.8622.

The Alumni Council stands on the steps outside of Sherrill Library. — Lesley Alumni Council officers and members outside of Sherrill Library on Lesley’s South campus.

Alumni Council Officers

Meet the members of the Alumni Council.

Alumni Council President

Albert Myers '18, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Connect with Albert on LinkedIn.

Alumni Council 1st Vice President

Julia Payne-Lewis '83, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Connect with Julia on LinkedIn.

Alumni Council Secretary

Shana Goldwyn '00, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, '01 Graduate School of Education
Connect with Shana on LinkedIn.

Alumni Trustee

Lynda-Lee Sheridan '80, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, '87, Graduate School of Education

Alumni Council Former President

Brian Schwartz '06, Graduate School of Arts & Social Sciences

Connect with Brian on LinkedIn.

2022–2023 Members

Kris Bennett '14
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Bonnie Bryant O'Connor '11
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Jeanne Canale '91
Graduate School of Management
Wendy Carton '72
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Charity Collier '17
Graduate School of Arts & Social Sciences
Joel Cummings '98
'03 School of Management
Andrea Taylor Dunkley '02
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Victoria Force '19
Graduate School of Arts & Social Sciences

Shana Goldwyn '00
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
'01 Graduate School of Education
Dasan Harrington '00
College of Art & Design
Jennifer Lester '88
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Craig Martin '07
Graduate School of Education
Jose Mendoza '20
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Maia Monteagudo '17
Graduate School of Arts & Social Sciences
Albert Myers '18
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Hasson J. Rasshid '03
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Jennifer Stone '14
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Carol Sullivan-Hanley '86
Graduate School of Education
Carrie Taylor '13
Graduate School of Arts
& Social Sciences
Bailey Haines '22
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Sarah Groh and U.S. Representative Ayanna Pressley working together by Meredith Nierman, WGBH News

Sarah Groh ’11

Sarah Groh '11 transitions into a new role as Chief of Staff for U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley.

Zalika Winitzer ’01

Alum Zalika Winter applies a growth mindset and an equity lens to her role as head of Lesley’s Alumni Council

Zoom screenshot from Inspiration, Career Success, and Achievement alumni panel

Getting ahead, giving back

Lesley BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) alumni share career advice and inspiration to current students in a virtual panel.

Sarah Rubenstein ’12

Design alum Sarah Rubenstein '12 started a business that shows up at the doorstep of artists and designers every month.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley surprises alumni at award ceremony

Five accomplished graduates received awards during our 2019 Alumni Weekend.

Read about the award winners

A black and white photo of the Lesley University Class of 1961.

Celebrating a 60th Lesley reunion

Classmates who met in the fall of 1957 enjoy a lifetime of Lesley memories

Ayanna Cooper with Kuwaiti educators in 2019

Ayanna Cooper ’98

Educator Ayanna Cooper looks at the field of English language learning through a civil rights lens

Woman on stage at Lesley Commencment behind the podium speaking into a microphone and wearing a black cap and gown.

A teacher takes lessons from a pandemic year

Vita Franjul '19 finds support from her colleagues and inspiration from her first grade students.