Why LEAP?

LEAP will prepare the next generation of leaders to transform our food systems, advocate for animal welfare and human rights, tackle the challenges of food deserts and diet-related diseases, and lead the way in climate solutions, sustainability, and wildlife conservation. LEAP empowers young people, teaching them that empathy for others is a strength, not a weakness.

With a diverse array of learning methods–such as construction projects, basic veterinary care, and public outreach–students will become adept at:

• public interface & networking

• group leadership & personal leadership: leading by example, and leading a life aligned with their ethics

• problem solving

• practical hands-on skills, whether on the ranch or in the office

• social-emotional learning and empathy