About the Project

LEAP (Leadership Executive Acceleration Program ) is an immersive six-month leadership development and social innovation program designed for emerging women leaders. In two parts: LEAP Academy consists of expert’s workshops, digital modules and mentorship, while LEAP in the Community promotes corporate social responsibility (CSR) and tackles business challenges within local nonprofits.

Our Work

Maura is the lead Director of LEAP 2019 and Leap 2020 and was a Senior Advisor and workshop facilitator during the pilot phase. She was instrumental in securing grants from the Irish government for the 2019 and 2020 programs and secured new corporate partners: Bank of Ireland, Verizon and Grant Thornton. She provides strategic direction, curriculum development, speaker recruitment, sponsorship and social media promotion. In 2019 and 2020, she identified and set up partnerships with four NY nonprofit service organizations – Self Help Africa USA (food security and female farmers support), The Dwelling Place NY (shelter and services for homeless women), Solace House (suicide prevention and mental health) and Aisling Irish Community Center (education, social services). In the pilot year, she organized and moderated LEAP’s Executive Panel at the Inspirefest NY Salon- video below.  CASE STUDIES for LEAP are available under Select Projects and below.

LEAP Program Management & Partnerships

LEAP Digital Content & Social Media Strategy

(VIDEO) LEAP: Impact and Social Innovation with Kelly Hoey
(VIDEO) LEAP: UN Irish Ambassador Geraldine Byrne Nason on Women in Leadership
(ARTICLE) First Ever LEAP Leadership Event with Northern Ireland Women’s Group TWN Launches to Elevate Women.
(ARTICLE) Women Leaders Power Up the Next Generation at LEAP Launch.

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The Women of LEAP (Pilot program 2017)
Inspirefest New York Salon and LEAP 2017 Launch