Alumni Stories | Lesley University

Saying ‘yes’ takes writer Faith Adiele on unforeseen journeys

Art & Design

An artist finds a creative community and a new path

Dance therapist Jennifer Wiles '86 works to expand the language of grief

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

Sophie Lyons uses her studies in Holistic Psychology and Mindfulness to help her yoga students find growth and healing

“I love creating a sense of community, joy, and high expectations—and getting kids somewhere they maybe didn’t think they could go.”

Sydney Chaffee ’07, 2017 National Teacher of the Year

Faith Ninivaggi ’21, Art & Design

Photojournalist documents the pandemic experience of teens

MFA in Photography and Integrated Media alumna Faith Ninivaggi documents history through her lens

A fascination with the handmade and a dedication to experimentation characterize this photographic artist's work.

Combining art with therapy, Colleen gives grieving children a healthy way to process death.

A former teacher and caseworker, Jana Karp created the Boston Youth Sanctuary for children and families impacted by trauma.

Threshold alum Adam can’t remember a time when he didn’t love cars. Today, he's a researcher at Herb Chambers Mercedes-Benz of Boston.

Police Chief Richard uses his Mindfulness Studies training to help officers build resiliency and make better decisions.

As a classroom teacher at the Cotting School, Robert says his days are filled with "small celebrations."

At Lesley, Rose Piscuskas found a path to pursue her interest in medicine and emotional wellbeing.

Future teacher Asiya Shaikh advocates for the humanities as a vital means of teaching children critical thinking skills