LEAP staff members are committed to children, experienced in youth programming, and diverse. Meet our Staff Executive Leadership Henry Fernandez Executive Director hfernandez@leapforkids.org Children's & Youth Development Programs Team Yakeita Robinson VP & Chief of Staff yrobinson@leapforkids.org Stefanie Vargas Director of Programs svargas@leapforkids.org Tamia Scott Dwight-Kensington Site Coordinator tscott@leapforkids.org Alyssa Parrott Quinnipiac Meadows Site Coordinator aparrott@leapforkids.org Niki Sturgis-Nash Director of Operations nsturgisnash@leapforkids.org Jahvon Soto Outdoor and Athletics Manager jsoto@leapforkids.org Kenneth Jeffery Newhallville Site Coordinator knotarino-jeffrey@leapforkids.org Shanice Maxwell LIT Manager smaxwell@leapforkids.org Nikilia Reid VP of Programs nreid@leapforkids.org Darcus Henry Dixwell Site Coordinator dhenry@leapforkids.org Emiya Pearse Hill South Site Coordinator epearse@leapforkids.org Elvert Eden Aquatics Manager eeden@leapforkids.org Daisha Beauford Fair Haven South Site Coordinator dbeauford@leapforkids.org Yarimarie Robles Fair Haven North Site Coordinator yrobles@leapforkids.org Leadership & Learning Team Summer Choate-Lewis VP of Leadership & Learning schoate@leapforkids.org Counselor Leadership Team Maithé Ulloa Counselor Leadership Manager mulloa@leapforkids.org Alexis Christy Academic Success Coordinator achristy@leapforkids.org Sheraud Wilder Counselor Leadership Coordinator swilder@leapforkids.org Development & Communications Team Rachel Kline Brown VP of Development & Communications rklinebrown@leapforkids.org Jubetsy Minaya-Pérez Director of Development & Communications jminaya@leapforkids.org Ruofan Chen Manager of Development Data & Research rchen@leapforkids.org Eliana Arroyo Donor Relations & Events Manager earroyo@leapforkids.org Tristin Reeder Communications Coordinator Treeder@leapforkids.org Jennifer Lytton-Hirsch Major Gifts and Foundation Relations Manager Jlyttonhirsch@leapforkids.org Finance & Business Affairs Team Shadine Alveranga-Bustillo VP of Finance & Business Affairs salveranga@leapforkids.org Juan Boone AP/AR Coordinator jboone@leapforkids.org DJenny Pope Payroll Coordinator dpope@leapforkids.org Q House Team Yakeita Robinson VP & Chief of Staff yrobinson@leapforkids.org Crystal Fernández Manager of the Dixwell Community Q House cfernandez@leapforkids.org Kaussar Rahman Executive Advisor and Assistant for the Dixwell Community Q House Advisory Board and LEAP Grants Manager krahman@leapforkids.org Office Operations Team Marvin Parker Building Management Coordinator mparker@leapforkids.org Robin Williams Reception Coordinator rwilliams@leapforkids.org

LEAP trains and employs college and high school students to provide academic and social enrichment and mentoring after school and during the summer for children and teens in New Haven neighborhoods. Kids access swimming, gardening, camping, computer science, dance, music, and so much more. Make a Difference for New Haven Youth →Explore LEAP Year Event 2027 Sponsorship Opportunities! L eadership E ducation & A thletics in P artnership CREATING A NEW HAVEN FOR OUR CHILDREN We teach children how to learn and young adults how to lead. LEAP was founded in 1992 by educators, students, and community activists to address the historic disinvestment in young people of color in our city. In our two community centers and seven neighborhood-based sites, we provide children with a welcoming place to learn, explore and grow, while offering teens and young adults a platform to find their voice and become leaders and role models. College and high school student counselors teach younger students in literacy, the arts, and athletics. Check Out Our Programs! After-School Program LEARN MORE Summer Program LEARN MORE Leaders in Training LEARN MORE Aquatics Program LEARN MORE LEAP Bulletin Board Sign up for FREE Classes at the Q House! Enhance your creativity, physical health, and skill development at the Q House! They offer a range of FREE classes and workshops, from ceramics and art to music production and yoga; there's something for everyone! Unleash your artistic side, harmonize your tunes, or find your zen – all without any cost. Explore, learn, and thrive at the Dixwell Q House’s inclusive and enriching environment. Click here to sign up today! Thank You Aim-High and Taco bell for your help A heartfelt thank you to Aim High and Taco Bell for investing in young people and in the programs that help them thrive! We are incredibly grateful for the support and commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for middle-school youth. Investments like these give young people the resources, encouragement, and experiences they need to build confidence, stay engaged, and successfully take their next steps toward high school and beyond. Thank you, Aim High and Taco Bell, for believing in the power of afterschool and out-of-school-time programs and for helping make a difference in the lives of young people and their families. Your support truly matters! Sign up for FREE Classes at the Q House! Enhance your creativity, physical health, and skill development at the Q House! They offer a range of FREE classes and workshops, from ceramics and art to music production and yoga; there's something for everyone! Unleash your artistic side, harmonize your tunes, or find your zen – all without any cost. Explore, learn, and thrive at the Dixwell Q House’s inclusive and enriching environment. Click here to sign up today! The Read-in Was A Hit! This year’s Annual LEAP Read-In on the New Haven Green was an absolute hit! On a beautiful summer day, the Green transformed into a giant, open-air library as hundreds of LEAP campers gathered under the trees alongside 70 dedicated volunteer readers. From local leaders and public officials to neighborhood allies, volunteers sat in small circles across the grass to share favorite stories, spark imaginations, and tackle summer learning loss head-on. Thanks to the incredible energy of our campers, staff, and community partners, the event was an inspiring, joyful celebration of youth literacy and New Haven’s shared commitment to its young leaders. Featured Videos All About LEAP LEAP Alumni Support our programs! We are thankful for all of the support that help us keep LEAP running and serve New Haven's youth. SUPPORT

LEAP's board of directors combines unique and diverse skills with a commitment to Creating A New Haven for our Children. Board of Directors Tai Richardson Board Chair Ann Baker Pepe Immediate Past Chair Susan Biel Kerley Treasurer Cynthia Mann, M.D. Secretary Roslyn Milstein Meyer, Ph.D. Co-Founder Anne Tyler Calabresi Co-Founder Adriana Arreola Joseph Vice Chair Alexis Smith Board Member Rick Antle, Ph.D. Board Member Marcus A. McFerren, M.D., Ph.D. Board Member Reverend Andre Cortez Gilford Jr. Board Member Kenneth Russell Board Member Tabitha Sookdeo Board Member Deborah Stanley-McAulay Board Member Dottie Weston-Murphy Board Member Clifton Watson, Ph.D. Board Member Tomi Veale Board Member Stephen Wizner Emeritus Honorable William Dyson Emeritus Jerome Harris Meyer Emeritus

LEAP Year Event 32 Years & Counting Save the Date for LEAP Year Event 2027! Thursday, February 25, 2027 with additional dinners on Saturday, February 27, 2027 Celebrating 35 Years of LEAP Thank you for making LEAP Year Event 2026 such a memorable success! Your generosity and commitment helped LEAP raise over $600,000 to continue to create opportunities for New Haven's children and young leaders. We look forward to bringing our community together again on February 25, 2027, as we celebrate 35 years of LEAP. Mark your calendar. More details coming soon! Make an Impact as an LYE 2027 Sponsor Sponsoring LEAP Year Event 2027 is an investment in New Haven's young people. 100% of sponsorship contributions directly support LEAP's year-round programming , providing youth with opportunities to learn, grow, and develop as leaders through literacy, mentorship, enrichment, and paid employment. Explore LYE 2027 Sponsorship Opportunities Click Here LYE 2027 SPONSOR FORM LEAP Year Event '26 Photos Thank you to our 2027 LEAP Year Event Sponsors Superheros Champions Heroes Leaders Mentors Jacqueline Koral Educators Athletes Celeste Suggs & Joel Zackin Partners Alison Bonds & Larry Levine Friends Brenner, Saltzman, & Wallman LLP Neighbors Explore LYE 2027 Sponsorship Opportunities Click Here BECOME A SPONSOR Thank you to our LEAP Year Event Planning Committee Eliana Arroyo Ann Baker Pepe Alison L. Bonds Rachel Kline Brown Ruofan Chen Jack Ciccolo Judy Clark Susan Kerley Jacqueline Koral Cynthia Mann Zehra Patwa Fallon Thomas

LEAP Year Event 32 Years & Counting Watch the 2026 LEAP Year Event Reception Livestream below! LEAP Year Event Reception – Looking Ahead to LYE 2027! Building on the incredible energy of last year's gathering, we are excited to gear up for LYE 2027 this coming February! Looking back at our last LEAP Year Event, more than 300 supporters came together at the Dixwell Community (Q) House and raised over $600,000 to keep LEAP’s free, year-round programs thriving for New Haven youth. As we prepare for another extraordinary evening of community and conversation, we want to extend our ongoing gratitude to our inspiring speakers, dedicated counselors and staff, and generous dinner hosts who open their doors across Greater New Haven. We also look forward to honoring our Guests of Honor. The countdown to February is on! Additional details on host dinners, reception timing, and ways to get involved for LYE 2027 will be shared soon. To everyone who attended, hosted, sponsored, volunteered, and gave last year—and to those joining us again this coming February: thank you. Your continued support ensures that LEAP keeps opening doors of opportunity for Greater New Haven youth year after year. LEAP Year Event '26 Photos Thank you to our 2027 LEAP Year Event Sponsors Superhero Champions Heroes Noble Wealth Advisors of Janney Montgomery Scott, LLC Leader Mentors Jacqueline Koral Educator Athlete Celeste Suggs & Joel Zackin Partners Alison Bonds & Larry Levine Friends Brenner, Saltzman, & Wallman LLP Neighbors JOIN US AS A SPONSOR! To Learn More About What Sponsorships We Offer Click Here Thank you to our LEAP Year Event Planning Committee Eliana Arroyo Ann Baker Pepe Alison L. Bonds Rachel Kline Brown Ruofan Chen Jack Ciccolo Judy Clark Susan Kerley Jacqueline Koral Tristin Reeder Cynthia Mann Zehra Patwa Fallon Thomas

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Give Through Your IRA IRA Giving Options Give Through Your IRA Naming LEAP as a beneficiary of your IRA or other retirement accounts can benefit your heirs and LEAP. Retirement accounts that have grown tax-free over time are generally the most desirable assets for charitable giving, as they are taxable to heirs when inherited. Once you reach age 70½, you can donate up to $111,000 of your required minimum distribution (RMD) annually directly to LEAP through a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD), reducing your adjusted gross income for tax and Medicare payment calculations. To make a QCD to LEAP, instruct your IRA administrator to send a distribution directly to: LEAP, Inc. 31 Jefferson Street New Haven, CT 06511 Tax ID: 22-2906547 For questions, contact Rachel Kline Brown at rklinebrown@leapforkids.org . Legac Society

LEAP is a great place to work! Here you can find all the resource guides and forms you will need to fill out prior to beginning work. New Hire Information Welcome to LEAP! We are so excited you're joining us! Please see the following resources below for new hire required trainings and forms to complete prior to beginning your work with LEAP. Forms Instructions: Please fill out the Federal W-4 Form, I-9 form, and the CT W-4 form to let us know how to handle your taxes and to show the federal government that you can work in the United States. Please sign and print out these completed three forms and bring them with you to LEAP on your first day. If you do not have access to a printer, you can print these forms at LEAP and fill them out on your first day. You can also email signed and completed pdfs of the forms to payroll@leapforkids.org. Please DO NOT send your tax forms to the counselor development team. 1 Direct Depo sit Form LEAP pays everyone by direct deposit, so you will need a bank account and we need your account information. If you do not have a bank account, please open one. If you do not know how to do so, we are happy to explain. Please email the finance office at payroll@leapforkids.org or the counselor development office at froman@leapforkids.org with any questions. You will need to set up a direct deposit through your bank account or set up a bank account if you do not already have one. Please note, that we do not ac cept Cash App or any online banking apps. ADP only recognizes actual banks. We need an electronic routing number. A routing number is a nine-digit code used by banks to identify other financial institutions. You can find your electronic routing number and your account number by logging into your online banking or by calling your bank. You r account number is not the same as your card number. You have the option to split your direct deposit between yo ur checking and savings account. It can be split 50/50, 70/30, or 20/80; however, you want but it must add up to 100%. 2 Federal W -4 Form The federal W-4 form is used to compute federal income tax. Please find the federal W-4 form here . 3 I-9 The federal government requires that you provide certain documents to prove you can work. On page 3 of the I-9 form is a list of required documents. Due to the rules of the I-9 Form, the Finance Department is required to physically inspect ID's. Please come with your ID's to the office. Please review this list and bring the required documents with you on the first day. Please find the I-9 form here . 4 CT W-4 Form The CT W-4 form is used to compute state income tax. Please find the CT W-4 form here. Questions? Please contact the finance department at payroll@leapforkids.org or the counselor development team at mulloa@leapforkids.org with any questions or concerns. Trainings Sexual Harassment and Mandated Reporter Training We are required to provide staff and interns with Sexual Harassment and Mandated Reporting Trainings in accordance with Connecticut. The state has imposed inclusive mandatory training. Since COVID, these resources are now available online from the state of Connecticut in the form of videos and questions and answers developed by the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities. In total, both courses are about 3 hours to complete. At the end, you will be emailed a certificate of completing the Sexual Harassment. Please have this email to the Finance Department at payroll@leapforkids.org . If you are experiencing any trouble or have any questions, feel free to email payroll@leapforkids.org . If you are unable to access your certificates, please take a clear screenshot of the final page including your name & date, and email it to payroll@leapforkids.org . Please click here to find the link to the sexual harassment training. Please click here to find the link to the mandated reporter training. Click here for instructions on creating your profile. Guides Click on the image on the left to download the full onboarding guide. This document is meant to help you fill out the necessary new hire forms. Onboarding Guide ADP Registration Guide What is ADP? ADP is a payroll software that LEAP uses. Click on the image on the left to download the full registration guide. ADP Walk Through Here is an instructional video on how to use ADP. Filling Out ADP Timesheets Here is a brief instructional video on how to fill out your ADP timesheet. 2026 Payroll Pay Schedule Click on the image to the left to view the fiscal year pay schedules.

Laura Lindgren Director of Finance llindgren@leapforkids.org Laura (she/her/hers) I serve as the Director of Finance for LEAP. In our department, we oversee all aspects of accounting and payroll for LEAP and maintain financial controls/protocols. I love being part of the LEAP family! This is a place where children, counselors and staff are mentored and nurtured.

Financial Aid, Scholarships, & Loans Paying for College Presentation View This presentation covers the different ways that you will be able to cover the cost of college so that you can plan ahead. We suggest looking over this presentation with your family so you all have an understanding of how to prepare for the expenses of a college education! Financial Aid Resources Handout View This handout accompanies the "Paying for College" presentation and provides a list of helpful resources in understanding and preparing for the college financial aid process. Scholarship Tracking Worksheet View This spreadsheet is part of the "Paying for College" materials that should help you keep track of any scholarships that you apply to when trying to fund your college education. College Loan Tracker View If you will need loans to attend college, this tracker will help you stay aware of loan requirements and deadlines so you can eventually pay them off as quickly and correctly as possible. College Loan Tracker Walkthrough Video View No sure where to start with the Student Loan Tracker? LEAP's former Counselor Development Intern Durel Crosby explains how to use it in this brief video!