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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
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2025 Partner Honoree

Mass Mentoring Partnership

Mass Mentoring Partnership is committed to ensuring that all young people in Massachusetts have the mentoring relationships they need to develop into thriving, engaged adults, resulting in vibrant communities. To learn more about this organization, click here.

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.)

Magical Sponsors

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Presenting Sponsors

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PhD Level Sponsors

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Joel and Mary Abramson

Ana Colmenero and Hoyt Van Otterloo

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Masters Level Sponsors

Annalisa and Dino Di Palma
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82491 Fund of the

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Baccalaureate Level Sponsors

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Associate Level Sponsors

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Michael Selbst

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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