
You're Invited!
Come join us for a night of inspiration, celebration and community by saluting the success of hundreds of LEAP students and alumni.
When: Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6 pm
Where: Danversport - 161 Elliott Street in Danvers
Tickets:- 1 Ticket - $150
- Table of 8 - $1100
- Table of 10 - $1300
- Table of 12 - $1500


2025 Partner Honoree
Mass Mentoring Partnership
Accepting the Award
Cynthia K. Orellana, Ph.D.
Dr. Cynthia Orellana has been a long-term friend of LEAP for Education, going back over 10 years when she was with the Department of Higher Education funding the expansion of LEAP's College Success Program. Last year Dr. Orellana joined Mass Mentoring Partnership (MMP) as its CEO, bringing with her a passion and commitment to inclusive and collaborative practices, bridging the opportunity divide and driving systemic change.
Dr. Orellana received a BA in Political Science from Northeastern University, a MA in Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning from Tufts University and a PhD in Higher Education Leadership from UMASS Boston. To learn more about Dr. Orellana's work serving our Commonwealth's students, click here.
Thank You Sponsors
(This list will continue to be updated regularly as new sponsors are confirmed.)
Masters Level Sponsors
Baccalaureate Level Sponsors
Associate Level Sponsors
Michael Selbst






Thank You Honorary Committee
Mary and Joel Abramson
Claudia Chuber and Paul Ellingwood
Linda Jane Coleman
RoAnn Costin
Jessica Coombes Bailey
Lisa and Bob Dana
Pam and Jim Demetroukalos
Annalisa and Dino Di Palma
William and Linda Heineman
Krystyna and John Hincman
Janice and Ralph James
Donna and Elliot Katzman
Kara McLaughlin and John Keenan
Kimberly and John Lee
Rachel and Rob Lutts
Eileen and Owen Mathieu
Christopher Pesce
Abby and Gene Record
David Silva and Bruce Mueller
Stephanie and Michael Tallo
Deb and Kevin Tierney, Sr.
Karen and Michael Wheeler
Patricia Moore and Wayne Sheridan
Stephen Zrike