Our Mission

We educate, initiate careers and personally mentor young adults who are aging out of the foster care system; we empower them to succeed, free of government assistance for the rest of their lives.

See our mission in action  >

Read our 2018 Annual Report

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Our Staff

Our team is dedicated to the advancement of our Fellows and work tirelessly on their behalf.

Jo Leonard

Founder & Chief Visionary Officer

The R.J. Leonard Foundation was founded in 2009 in her father’s memory.
The foundation was inspired by a profound sense of connection Jo felt to
​young adults aging out of foster care, and the desire to serve her community.

Read a personal statement from our founder  >

Caitlin deppeler

Executive director & BOARD CHAIR
Licensed clinical Social Worker 

Kathleen Kasper

Samantha Kraus 

peter Sicher

Senior Director

​Director of Development

associate manager of campaigns

Our Board

Sameer Somal

Jim Brennan

Dr. Abby Applebaum

Board Member

Board Member

Board Member

​Blue Ocean Global Wealth

ARRIS

Psychologist 

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eILEEN REBELE

John OrtOlf

Jeff Chirico

Miles Hanley

Board Member

Beacon Consulting Group

Board Member

Wells Fargo Advisors

Board Member

6ABC News &
​Weichert Realty

Board Member

SAP America

Karen McNamara

Board Advisor

LaSalle University

Julie Holcombe

Board Advisor

Synergy Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Our Community Partners

One Simple Wish

Impact Thrift

Valley Youth House

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Doylestown Tech

Motor Car Makeovers

Jo Leonard & Co.

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Upper Gwynedd Service Center

Discount Auto

Ophthalmology

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sadock family foundation

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