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 teacher, Holly Doe, speaks about the importance of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) at the elementary level.

Her story is an inspiration for students of any age who want to go back to school and discover their own path.

A business and global studies graduate at Lesley University, Laura spent her sophomore year studying in Rome.

"Give yourself permission to succeed, and do it on your own terms,” says Jackie, who returned to college as an adult learner.

She transferred to Lesley to study what she loved. She found friends—and an advisor—who were determined to see her succeed.

As the first in her family to go to college, Joanna gained support from the Urban Scholars Initiative.

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