Every episode we introduce you to a Lesley University student, professor, staff member or alum who embodies the power of the human arts to uplift, heal, and transform.
Born in Haiti and raised in Boston, Sandra St Fleur is Lesley University's first VP of equity, inclusion and justice. In this episode, she shares her story of experiencing racism, the kindness of strangers, and why she is working to create a more just and equitable world.
Read more about Sandra St Fleur, Lesley's EDIJ work and find the transcript on our episode page.
Digital artist and STEAM educator Dr. Nettrice Gaskins uses artificial intelligence to create vibrant portraits of her heroes — from Stacey Abrams to Michael K. Williams — while also championing STEAM education that makes space for diverse populations by making it culturally relevant. In our first episode of Who We Are, Nettrice talks about her upbringing, being a woman of color in STEAM, and her new book.
Nettrice is the assistant director of the Lesley University STEAM Learning Lab. Read more about Nettrice and see her artwork.
Who We Are is a brand new, short form podcast from Lesley University that’s all about the people who make up our community and the events that shaped them.
Episodes drop the first Wednesday of each month.