Faces of Leeds

Brett Bolton has had quite a year—from winning Paralympic gold to meeting the Dalai Lama—and he's only just getting started. He wants to show “what accessibility, inclusion, disability and sports equity look like on a global scale.”

Declan Woods didn't think he'd make a great Faces of Leeds subject, but he took action anyway, earning the support of more than 30,000 Instagram followers.

From the hockey rink to the trading floor, first-gen college graduate Oksana Terletska doesn't back down from challenges.

It may be all in the family for Ethan Miller (MBA’23), but as CEO of Meisinger USA & Canada, business is anything but routine.

Leeds doctoral student Ali Jafarzadeh is studying economic systems so he can play a meaningful role in his home country’s future.

What does it take to thrive under pressure in front of 50,000 fans? Ryan Brace's journey at Leeds prepared him to step up with confidence as the in-game host for the CU Buffs.

A chance opportunity in high school launched Ruby Batalla’s journey as a first‑gen college student—and a career dedicated to helping others realize their dreams.

Tonya Fan isn’t just building her dream fashion brand—she’s living its message by staying present, helping others, and leaning into every opportunity to fuel her growth.

Decker Clark uses his Leeds’ business and entrepreneurship skills every day as a Peace Corps volunteer in Uganda, where his host community calls him Ebong, saying he’s "a Lango man" now.

From sprinting with Ralphie to tackling business analytics, Matthew Winston channels relentless focus into showing up fully and getting the job done.