Rich Souto, Executive Director - LEAP NYC
Rich Souto is the Executive Director of LEAP NYC (Learning through an Expanded Arts Program, Inc), a nonprofit that has been bringing arts education to kids in New York City since 1977.
LEAP NYC works with over 100 schools every year, reaching students from kindergarten to high school during and after school.
Together with Rich, LEAP NYC created the “LEAP Way,” which focuses on helping kids connect with others, explore new interests, express themselves, and have a voice in their learning.
He manages a team of 40 full-time staff and nearly 300 part-time educators who teach everything from musical theater to painting.
Rich loves visiting schools to see students grow and express themselves through art.
In this episode:
- 00:00 – Welcome to the KRM Podcast with Guest Rich Souto
- 00:31 – Introduction to LEAP: Mission, History, Work in NYC Schools
- 02:28 – LEAP’s Programs & Approach: LEAP Way
- 08:07 – Strengthening Key Relationships: Communication and Fulfilling Commitments
- 11:32 – The Best Part of the Job
- 12:37 – Advice for Nonprofit Directors
- 13:28 – Closing Thoughts – Stay Tuned for More Episodes!
"We want to communicate regularly about how that program is going and what the support that donor provided has meant to LEAP."
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