Who we are

Guides who have been in your shoes—and in the ones you want to grow into.

LeapYear brings together career design, experiential learning, leadership formation, and a deeply rooted Christian vision of the good life.

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Founder & CEO

Riley Simpson

Riley founded LeapYear to transform how young adults discover and pursue their calling.

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Career Design & Experiential Learning

Haley Robison Dake

Haley brings expertise in career development, leadership formation, strategic design, and experiential education.

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Spiritual Formation

Bill Walker, PhD

Bill brings deep expertise in spiritual formation, vocational discernment, and theological education to LeapYear.

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Coaching

Tami Peterson, MA

Tami brings 24 years of experience helping young adults and families navigate seasons of transition.

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Operations & Program Delivery

MacKenzie Korsi Thomas

MacKenzie builds the systems and experiences that turn LeapYear's vision into a coherent year for every student.

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Whether you want to start a chapter, become a partner, or explore career opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.