College of Education and Human Development

Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development

Leslie Boey

  • Pronouns: she, they

  • Doctoral Candidate, HE

Leslie Boey

Areas of interest

  • Asian American college students
  • Racial identity
  • Student learning
  • Social justice
  • People of color at predominately white institutions
Degrees

MSEd, Higher Education & Student Affairs, Indiana University, 2018
BS, Communication Arts, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2015
Certificate, Integrated Liberal Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2015

Biography

I grew up in a first-generation Chinese-American home in the suburbs of Milwaukee developing my love for food, family, and the Midwest. I currently work with the Racial Justice Training Program in the Office of Undergraduate Education and have previously held roles in advising, curriculum development, residence life, and student leadership development. I am driven by a passion for social justice and creating impactful learning opportunities for students and staff in higher education to be agents of change. When not doing school or work, I am active in the ultimate frisbee community and enjoy the outdoors and traveling.

Awards

  • Tate Conference Showcase Winner, University of Minnesota, 2021
  • Elizabeth Greenleaf Fellowship, Indiana University, 2017
  • CEHD GAGE Dissertation Completion Fellowship, University of Minnesota, 2023
Publications

Mitchell, T. D., Fulton, L. N., Boey, L.W., & Cruz, T. (2023). BIPOC student leaders in predominantly white institutions: Who they work with, who they work for, and why their work is needed. Journal of College Student Development, 64(4),e 454-469

Boey, L.W., Cruz, T., Fulton, L., & Mitchell, T. D. (2023). Understanding the role of coalescence in social justice leadership development. In S. D. Museus & M. Ting (Eds.). New Directions for Student Leadership.

Agrawal, M., Boey, L.W., Donaldson, D., Fung, M., Snow, L., & Young, M. (2018). Seeking value beyond meal points: Investigating support for residential life professionals. Journal of the Student Personnel Association at Indiana University, 52, 19-41.

Presentations

Mitchell, T. D., Fulton, L., Boey, L.W., Cruz, T., & Red Shirt-Shaw, M. (2021, November). “We are Leaders Too”: Examining BIPOC Students Leadership Experiences. Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE): San Juan, PR.

Boey, L.W. (2021, March). Race & Healthcare: Supporting BIPOC Students in Health Paths. Tate Professional Development Conference, Minneapolis, MN.

Boey, L.W. & Pereira, C. (2019, November). Community Teachers and Their Effect on Interprofessional Education. Midwest Teacher-Scholar Retreat, Milwaukee, WI.

Boey, L.W., & Sexton, K. (2017, April). When the Double-Shot Coffee Just Isn’t Enough: Using Design Thinking as a Motivational Tool for Success in College. Next Steps College Conference, Indianapolis, IN.

Agrawal, M., Boey, L.W., & Motoyasu, M. (2016, October). The Muslim Student Experience. Poster presentation presented at Indiana Student Affairs Association Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN.