Our team
Jo Leonard
Founder/Board Chair
With ten years in the NYC marketing agency world behind her, Jo Leonard is now in her 18th year of practice as a professional college and career coach, based in Bucks County, with clients all around the world.
“I followed the advice of mentors, family members and my own instinct and have had a fantastic career as a result. Now I find myself in the fantastic position of being able to help others find their own purpose and path. I understand the experience of being a confused young adult and consider myself very lucky to have built a career around my passion, guiding and teaching, and building their confidence to make important decisions.”
Jo has been asked to train and coach Fulbright Scholars, Ted speakers, university business students, high school student leaders and professionals in transition. She speaks on the power of personal branding, the pitfalls and value of social media, advanced job search skills, and many other topics relevant to 20-somethings as they try to launch.
“I followed the advice of mentors, family members and my own instinct and have had a fantastic career as a result. Now I find myself in the fantastic position of being able to help others find their own purpose and path. I understand the experience of being a confused young adult and consider myself very lucky to have built a career around my passion, guiding and teaching, and building their confidence to make important decisions.”
Jo has been asked to train and coach Fulbright Scholars, Ted speakers, university business students, high school student leaders and professionals in transition. She speaks on the power of personal branding, the pitfalls and value of social media, advanced job search skills, and many other topics relevant to 20-somethings as they try to launch.
OUR BOARD
Miles Hanley
Miles Hanley has worked in technology from Philadelphia, to San Francisco, to Los Angeles, where he currently resides. After ten years as a solution engineer with SAP, he most recently joined Google as an engineer as part of their Google Cloud Center of Excellence, which supports large enterprises in their technology decisions.
Miles has been involved with the R.J. Leonard Foundation since 2009. Miles first connected with the foundation as a Fellow and has since served on the Board of the R.J. Leonard Foundation since 2017.
Miles has been involved with the R.J. Leonard Foundation since 2009. Miles first connected with the foundation as a Fellow and has since served on the Board of the R.J. Leonard Foundation since 2017.
STEVEN RASH
Steven Rash is a Bucks County native currently residing in Hilltown Township. He graduated from Central Bucks East High School and Millersville University and has a diverse background working in the fields of education, retail, federal investigations, and banking. Steven's current role is the branch manager at First Bank in Doylestown. His work in the banking industry allows him to assist members of our community reach their financial goals and achieve the empowerment gained by financial freedom.
Steven’s passion has always been rooted in helping and supporting people during difficult times. He believes in speaking up, speaking out, and adding his voice to causes he is passionate about.
In Steven’s spare time, he is also on the Board of Directors for the Central Bucks Regional Police Foundation and the PairUp Society. He and his wife Leah love to travel, play Pickleball, golf, hike, and do projects around the house. Between the two of them, Leah and Steven have 4 kids; 2 in the Pennridge School District and 2 in Central Bucks.
Steven’s passion has always been rooted in helping and supporting people during difficult times. He believes in speaking up, speaking out, and adding his voice to causes he is passionate about.
In Steven’s spare time, he is also on the Board of Directors for the Central Bucks Regional Police Foundation and the PairUp Society. He and his wife Leah love to travel, play Pickleball, golf, hike, and do projects around the house. Between the two of them, Leah and Steven have 4 kids; 2 in the Pennridge School District and 2 in Central Bucks.
chris giangrasso
Board advisor
Chris Giangrasso has worked in the field of Human Resources and Communications for more than 30 years most recently as Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Communications and Site Services at Arkema Inc., a chemical manufacturing company headquartered in King of Prussia.
Chris has undergraduate and graduate degrees in psychology and has designed and taught college and graduate school courses in HR and communications since 1991. He also currently serves on Temple University’s Senior HR Advisory Board. Chris lives in Radnor, PA with his wife and they have three college-aged children. He joined the R.J. Leonard Foundation as a board advisor in 2020.
Chris has undergraduate and graduate degrees in psychology and has designed and taught college and graduate school courses in HR and communications since 1991. He also currently serves on Temple University’s Senior HR Advisory Board. Chris lives in Radnor, PA with his wife and they have three college-aged children. He joined the R.J. Leonard Foundation as a board advisor in 2020.
