Terence Lester, Ph.D.

Known for his community work, advocacy campaigns, and innovative approaches to addressing homelessness and poverty, Dr. Terence Lester is the Founder and Executive Director of Love Beyond Walls. He is also the Director of Public Policy and Social Change and Professor at Simmons College of Kentucky.

He has written extensively on homelessness, poverty, and racial justice, with notable works including “I See You,” “When We Stand,” and “All God’s Children.” He also co-authored the children’s book “Zion Learns to See.” His forthcoming book, “From Dropout to Doctorate,” is expected in 2025.

Dr. Lester has delivered numerous lectures and speeches across the country and writes a newsletter titled “From Streets to Scholarship.” With a PhD in Public Policy and Social Change, he is driven by the mission “To create a world where no one is invisible.” His dedication to activism and community work has earned him numerous awards, and he is excited to launch the Imagine Dignity Podcast.