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

The artist's ambitious photo-activism project explores LGBTQ human rights in Latin America.

Discover how this alum puts the power of animation into students' hands through traditional and digital tools.

Work hard. Never stop. Learn what one MFA in Visual Arts alum has to say about inspiration and drive.

This alum and his wife draw the popular comic book series behind the hit Cartoon Network program "Adventure Time."

Contemporary social and environmental issues figure prominently in Aaron Lish's work.

Ryan began a new career as a Middle School STEAM teacher, integrating former career experience in architecture and urban planning.

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