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

This Graduate School of Education alumna helps promote environmental learning in North Carolina.

Dan's research finds there are more effective, and less harsh, ways to discipline students.

Lesley alum Jackie shares her experience as chief diversity officer at a global IT company.

Counseling and Psychology alum Janet blends vision, creativity, and collaboration to create interactive art on a massive scale.

Learn how this MFA in Creative Writing alum and author of the novel "If You Could Be Mine," found her voice.

This Mindfulness Studies alum co-founded a nonprofit that provides support for veterans with PTSD, homeless children, and parolees.

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