Lesley University alumni

American actress

Virginia Joan Bennett Kennedy was an American socialite, author, and advocate. Kennedy was the first wife of U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy. In 1992, she published a guide to classical music and later became associated with mental health awareness, drawing public attention to addiction and recovery through her own experiences. Kennedy also worked as a classical pianist, performing at various public concerts.

CEO of Ramon Foundation (1964–2018)

novelist, children's writer (1922-2005)

American author (1936–2025)

Togolese-American multidisciplinary artist

Philanthropist, Advocate, Social Entrepreneur

American writer

American politician