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

Award-winning alumnus brings passion for science learning to his classroom.

Fine Arts alum Sean Flood is commissioned to paint the Lunder Arts Center, the new home of the College of Art and Design.

Bethany is National Geographic's Senior Digital Designer, and has garnered acclaim for her work on the digital edition of the magazine.

For Aki Ohmae '12, a master's degree led to a career as a music therapist in Tokyo, Japan.

As program manager of "From the Top," Shea helps young musicians find creative ways to share music with others.

Award-winning educator Kimberley Gilles is recognized for outstanding teaching.

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