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

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.