Advancement & Alumni Relations Alumni Engagement Network Lesley Fall Weekend 2025 Where to Stay: Area Hotels Give to Lesley University Alumni Benefits Alumni Council New Teacher Community Threshold Alumni Center Request a Transcript Keep Your Information Updated Advancement & Alumni Relations Stay Connected, Give Back As a graduate of Lesley University, you are part of an alumni network 90,000 members strong. You’ve joined a community of amazing people who are blazing trails and making an impact in education, mental health counseling, the arts, business, and mindfulness, among many other fields. And we want to help you stay connected—to tell your inspirational story and to give back so you can be part of moving Lesley forward. Welcome New Alumni! How to Stay Connected Sign Up For Email Communications: Complete this form to update your contact information. Volunteer: Spread the word about the value of a Lesley education to future students and help extend the mission of the university through the Alumni Council. You can also get involved with special events and Alumni Weekend by emailing alumni@lesley.edu. Enjoy Alumni Benefits: Receive discounts on products and services, access our facilities including the fitness center, library, and Career Resource Center, and join our New Teacher Community. Learn more about our Alumni Benefits. Engage in Professional Development: Take your learning to the next level and move your career forward. Browse our offerings. Refer a Student: If you are a Lesley alum and know someone who was born to be a teacher, counselor, social worker, artist, designer, business leader or change agent, make it easier for them to pursue their career and refer them to Lesley using this form. They can apply as graduates directly from high school or transfer from another college or university. Follow Us: Our alumni social media channels (@LesleyAlumni on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) are a great way to learn about Lesley news and events, celebrate the successes of alumni, and connect to each other. Connect with us! Meet the people who work with and support our alumni, parents, and friends to keep them connected with and to help advance Lesley University's mission of preparing graduates who will make an impact in their communities. Meet the Staff Angela Floro Vice President of Advancement Dereck Kalish Database Administrator for Advancement Services Erin Labbe Major Gifts Officer Audrey Nathanson Sarah Sherman Director of Alumni Networking Angela Floro Vice President of Advancement Read Full Bio Dereck Kalish Database Administrator for Advancement Services Read Full Bio Erin Labbe Major Gifts Officer Read Full Bio Audrey Nathanson Read Full Bio Sarah Sherman Director of Alumni Networking Read Full Bio How (and Why) to Give Back A gift to Lesley University makes bold ideas become reality. Your financial contribution could support student scholarships, faculty research, technological innovation, academic enhancements, and other meaningful initiatives. Through the generosity of our donors, we've been able to build the Lunder Arts Center—a nexus for the arts in Cambridge—as well as create state-of-the-art Visual Effects (VFX) facilities and curriculum, support our Threshold Program Alumni Center for young adults with learning differences, and more. Give Today Learn more about the ways you can give to Lesley University. “I wanted to do something that was both creative and therapeutic, and I didn’t realize it was possible to do those at the same time until I found Lesley.” Katya Zinn ’19, CLAS Celebrating Our Graduates' Successes Read about Lesley alumni who are award winners, trailblazers in their schools and communities, or making a positive difference through art, education, counseling, and other professions. View all alumni news and stories. Marquis Victor ’11 Marquis Victor, founder of Elevated Thought, helps young people find their own paths to self-expression Read more about Marquis Victor Zalika Winitzer ’01 Alum Zalika Winter applies a growth mindset and an equity lens to her role as head of Lesley’s Alumni Council Read more about Zalika Winitzer J. Stacy Utley ’14 Architect-turned-artist uses “Excelsior” installation to build a community narrative in a Charlotte neighborhood Read more about J. Stacy Utley Cicely Carew ’20 An installation by Cicely Carew '20 transforms a Boston mall. Read more about Cicely Carew Ayanna Cooper ’98 Educator Ayanna Cooper looks at the field of English language learning through a civil rights lens Read more about Ayanna Cooper Sophie Lyons ’21 Sophie Lyons uses her studies in Holistic Psychology and Mindfulness to help her yoga students find growth and healing Read more about Sophie Lyons Art & Design Tianna Rivera ’19 Tianna Rivera uses graphic design and public art to inspire activism and conversations Read more about Tianna Rivera Bringing art history to life Transfer student Jasper Sanchez '21 discovers his passion for art history and curating arts experiences. Read more about Jasper Sanchez. Lynette Correa-Velez ’03 Lynette Correa-Velez brings her lived experience to her role as Director of Career Development Read more about Lynette Correa-Velez Rose Piscuskas ’21 At Lesley, Rose Piscuskas found a path to pursue her interest in medicine and emotional wellbeing. Read more about Rose Piscuskas Art & Design Will Harris ’19 Will Harris ’19 publishes first book, ‘You Can Call Me Nana' Read more about Will Harris Asiya Shaikh ’21 Future teacher Asiya Shaikh advocates for the humanities as a vital means of teaching children critical thinking skills Read more about Asiya Shaikh Brandon Jones ’20 PhD alum Brandon Jones works to transform the field of mental health counseling. Read more about Brandon Jones Cindy House ’17 on David Sedaris and why she wants to send 'everybody a cupcake’ Read more about Cindy House. Candice Iloh: Mining Art From Discomfort Dancer, author, and Lesley alum Candice Iloh speaks about how ‘embodiment’ is the key to storytelling. Read more about Candice Iloh's lecture. Jacquelynne Boivin ’19 PhD alumna Jacquelynne Boivin ’19 turns her research into a book to help educators. Read more about Jacquelynne Boivin Art & Design Faith Ninivaggi ’21 MFA in Photography and Integrated Media alumna Faith Ninivaggi documents history through her lens. Read more about Faith Ninivaggi News Bilingual teacher uses YouTube to brings classroom to kids Read more Alumni Satisfaction Ranked #20 by alumni According to a survey published in Forbes, Lesley ranks #20 nationwide for providing a high-quality education that is worth the cost. View the survey results. Getting ahead, giving back Lesley BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) alumni share career advice and inspiration to current students in a virtual panel. Read more about the BIPOC alumni panel. Alumna's logo clicks with Photographic Resource Center Designing the nonprofit's logo gave Julia Kirwin ’19 real-world experience before graduation. Read more about the new design. Award Winners Two M.Ed. in Technology alumnae, Jennifer Moriarty '07 and Elise Catalano '99, were each awarded the 2018 Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching. Read more about the honorees Rep. Ayanna Pressley surprises alumni at award ceremony Five accomplished graduates received awards during our 2019 Alumni Weekend. Read about the award winners News Craig Martin ’07 named Principal of the Year The Massachusetts School Administrators’ Association honors Lesley alum for compassionate, effective leadership Read more about Craig Martin ’07 named Principal of the Year Maryann Broxton ’16 Maryann's experiences with poverty bring a unique lens to her research, which is yielding critical resources for social workers, law enforcement and educators. Follow her journey from dropout to social scientist Childhood learning advocate Evelyn Finnegan ’48 dies Alumna, educator, and children’s literature champion Evelyn Finnegan ’48 died Sept. 8 at the age of 94. Read more about Evelyn Finnegan's legacy. Follow Us @LesleyAlumni @LesleyAlumni @LesleyAlumni Contact Us We are here to help answer whatever questions you have about the Office of Advancement, Alumni Relations, and our programs. Mailing Address and General Questions Advancement & Alumni Relations Mailing Address 29 Everett Street Cambridge, MA 02138 General Questions and Information 617.349.8622 alumni@lesley.edu General Giving and Planned Giving 617.349.8388 giving@lesley.edu plannedgiving@lesley.edu Advancement Staff Angela Floro Head of Advancement 617.349.8303 angela.floro@lesley.edu Erin Labbe Major Gifts Officer 617.349.8523 erin.labbe@lesley.edu Audrey Nathanson Threshold Advancement Officer 617-349-8516 914-261-4542 (mobile) audrey.nathanson@lesley.edu