"I was attending an open house for the graduate program at CUNY SLU when Dr. Leslie introduced herself and asked me if I'd be applying for the Joseph S. Murphy Scholarship for Diversity in Labor Studies.
After I became a recipient of the scholarship, Dr. Leslie continued mentor me. Her advice, encouragement, and willingness to listen and offer support was one of the many attributes she so easily provides to her students. She gives herself unconditionally, and makes it her business to understand that each of our individual needs are being met accordingly. Since graduating from SLU, Dr. Leslie has continued to be supportive and present."

Stacey Payton, Graduate mentee

"Dr. Janet Leslie is the mentor that everyone deserves to have at least once in their lifetime. Dr. Leslie helped me to narrow down my career focus by teaching me how to think with my end goal in mind. By changing my thought pattern, I was confident enough to shift career paths and apply to a graduate certificate program. Thank you Dr. Leslie for listening without judgement, caring from your heart and sharing with me and many others the road map to success."

Bree Davis, Mentee

"Professor Leslie became a mentor and a friend to me in my last semester at Kingsborough Community College. She always set high standards, and taught me that if I believe in my abilities, I can and will succeed. Janet brings her wisdom and warmth to everyone she meets and everything she does. She is successful and driven and encourages others to do the same. She wants the best for the people she meets along her journey. I am thankful I met Janet along my journey. I am now graduating with my Bachelors Degree, and looking into pursuing my educational goals further."

Gina Polsinelli, Former Undergraduate Student

"Having know Dr. Leslie for these past 12 years as a professional colleague, I have much praise and admiration for her work. Dr. Leslie is a committed, resourceful, and tireless student advocate. She has such high esteem and passion for the role of education in changing lives and in keeping our nation strong. As such, Dr. Leslie is constantly seeking ways to create access to the opportunities for higher education and scholarship for underrepresented students. Her positivity, creativity and sincere caring disposition are a gift to the academy and to the students she serves."

Dr. Christine Hagedorn, Colleague