You are Invited!
When: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 from 6-8 p.m.
Where: Danversport
Event purpose: To raise needed funds to prepare and position 650 underserved youth for careers that align with their interests and strengths and pay family-sustaining wages.
Event theme: Celebrate LEAP’s partners without whom we would not be where we are today.
Partner Honorees: LEAP is honoring these two local organizations, long-term LEAP partners, who are models for corporate philanthropy and community connections. Click here for more information.
Keynote Speaker and Distinguished Partner Award Recipient
Salvatore Russello, PhD, New England Biolabs
Recipient of the 2024 LEAP for Education Distinguished Partner Award
Johanna Rodriguez
Master of Ceremonies
City Connects Coordinator and Guidance Counselor, Salem Public Schools
LEAP Alumna (2006-2015)
Click here to read Johanna's full bio.
Thank You Sponsors
(This list will continue to be updated regularly as new sponsors are confirmed.)
Presenting Sponsors
Post-Doctorate Level Sponsor
PhD Level Sponsors
Ana Colmenero and
Hoyt Van Otterloo
Joel and Mary Abramson
Rob Rudnick and Connie Everson
RoAnn Costin
Masters Level Sponsors
Baccalaureate Level Sponsors
Associate Level Sponsors
Thank You Honorary Committee
(This list will continue to be updated regularly as new committee members are confirmed.)
Mary and Joel Abramson
Dena and Edward Bailey
Cynthia Bakon and John Worrall
Linda Jane Coleman
RoAnn Costin
Alice Cort and Bruce Walker
Claudia Chuber and Paul Ellingwood
Lisa and Bob Dana
Annalisa and Dino Di Palma
Diane and Michael Christian
Pam and James Demetroulakos
Linda and William Heineman
Krystyna and John Hincman
Valerie and Stephen Fox
Eileen and Owen Mathieu
Donna and Elliot Katzman
Kara McLaughlin and John Keenan
Janice and Ralph James
Trish Moore and Wayne Sheridan
Christopher Pesce
Abby and Gene Record
Mary Sarris
David Silva and Bruce Mueller
Stephanie and Michael Tallo
Karen and Michael Wheeler
Christine Valdes
Thank You Steering Committee
Abby Record
Beth Chase
Caitlynn Almy
Connie Grayson
Elizabeth Grella
Ellen Galligan
Hilary Kopp
Kayla Dorst
Kelly Quinn
Marin Archer
Linda Saris
Lydia Smyers
Mira Riggin
Nancy Kelly
Stephanie Tallo
Valerie Fox
Wanntha Sim Chanhdymany