Leonard S. Breton
Director of Social Justice and Community Impact (He/Him/His)
[email protected]
508-286-3373
Office location: Cole Memorial Chapel R015
Operating hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Leonard (Lenny) Breton is the director for The Centers for Social Justice and Community Impact and Religious and Spiritual Life. He joins the Wheaton community from his hometown of Queens, NY where he served St. John’s University in a large variety of capacities. Earning his bachelor’s degree in literature and communications at Pace University, Lenny was intimately introduced to the professional side of higher education, serving as a residential life administrator while also working on his master’s degree in education at Monmouth University. Putting his degrees to work, Lenny spent the next 7 years teaching high school English and coaching football and basketball at the same level. His passion for administration and desire to make greater change in the field of education led him back to the collegiate level. His commitment to education and the empowerment of underrepresented and marginalized people guide him through his professional and academic work as he is currently pursuing his doctorate in education with an aim of being a prominent higher education administrator.
Personally, Lenny deeply enjoys quality family time, movies, powerlifting, college football, and spirited/engaging dialogue. He is a hip-hop music enthusiast and a long-time, and therefore long-suffering Knicks fan.
Mike Pratt
Assistant Director of Social Justice and Community Impact (He/Him/His)
[email protected]
508-286-3384
Office location: Cole Memorial Chapel R014
Operating hours: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Virtual on Mondays
Mike Pratt currently serves as the Assistant Director of the Center for Social Justice and Community Impact, having formerly held the title of LGBTQ+ Engagement Coordinator since 2018. Mike works with student, staff, faculty, and community members to expand queer-focused programming, education, and general support on campus. Within the Assistant Director role, he hopes to widen the scope of these engagements and make Wheaton College a place where intentional and empowering dialogue around a variety of DEIB themes can be a permanent reality. Mike continues to oversee the creation, implementation, and expansion of the Safe Zone training program, advises five student groups via Pride Circle, and sits as a co-convener of The Network for LGBTQ+ Inclusion, Support, and Advocacy. Feel free to drop a line or stop by The Base if you’d like to talk about collaboration or support.
Outside of Wheaton, Mike is also a published writer and working actor. In his free time, you can probably find him listening to his record collection with his beloved cat, Kiki, going to botanical gardens, or trying to stay blonde.
Valery León Quintero
OIEB Part-time Practitioner (They/She/Ella)
[email protected]
508-286-3372
Office location: Cole Memorial Chapel R014
Operating hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Valery León Quintero serves as the First-Generation & Low-Income Student Success VISTA in the Center for Social Justice and Community Impact and the Office for Institutional Equity and Belonging. Valery will help to continue to expand support for FGLI-identifying students through active campus partnerships and institutional policymaking. This year, Valery enters their second year serving on the First-Gen Committee and will begin to develop further programs like the Brave, Bold, & First LLC, wayfinding materials for students, staff, and faculty, as well as advance the work for First Scholars. Originally from Caracas, Venezuela, Valery graduated from Wheaton in 2023 and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and International Relations with a focus on Peace and Security. Valery hopes to address institutional barriers to the success of students and support Wheaton toward a path of equity, inclusion, and belonging.
In her personal time, Valery enjoys knitting, spending time with friends and family (in-person and virtually), playing video games with friends, and cooking new dishes and desserts.
Winnie Collins
Administrative Associate (She/Her/Hers)
[email protected]
508-286-3370
Office location: Cole Memorial Chapel
Operating hours: Monday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Winnie Collins works in the Centers for Social Justice & Community Impact and Religious & Spiritual Life. Winnie has worked at Wheaton for 38 years and is the ‘go-to’ gal for administrative help and projects. She’s in the office afternoons, Monday through Thursday. She’s usually available unless she’s at a zoo playing with the gorillas, her favorite primate.