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

Art therapy alum Simona designs programs that encourage seniors to express themselves and connect.

Meet Anna, a native of Russia who studied photography and alternative processes in our MFA in Photography program.

Melissa Luna coaches elementary teachers in engaging children's science curiosity.

As the owner of Jubali Farmacy, an organic food café, Brian brings healing foods and a sustainable future to the Boston community.

Committed to facilitating equilibrium and healing, Jenn combines clinical expertise with yoga to help trauma survivors.

Catch up with alum and author Gigi Brush Priebe, whose latest children's book is inspired by England's Windsor Castle.

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