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

An internship unexpectedly led expressive therapies graduate Bert Carter into a new community and accomplished career.

MA in Art Therapy graduate Samantha Sundermeyer '14 explores a new path to healing at Cultivate Care Farm.

Sarah Groh '11 transitions into a new role as Chief of Staff for U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley.

Integrated Teaching Through the Arts alumna Rose McGee brings unity through Sweet Potato Comfort Pies.

Threshold alumna Hanna Adams ’13 overcame multiple disabilities to make her Boston Marathon dream a reality.

MFA in Creative Writing alumna makes hard science easy for kids.

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