Team

Ilyse Stempler, CEO & Co-FounderFourth generation Washingtonian, Dauntless adventurer.Favorites: Eating, drinking, anything active that allows me to keep eating and drinking.Q:  What is at the top of your bucket list?A:  Ride in a hot air balloon, dive in the Great Barrier Reef, eat sushi in Japan.I was an associate at a law firm for several years before realizing that life was flying by outside of my office.  When I’m not working on bringing you better dates, I work on ending extreme poverty and achieving sustainable development.Education: Juris Doctorate from the University of Virginia, MSc in Development Management from the London School of Economics and B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania with a major in International Relations and minor in Economics.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilyse-stempler-88290641Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilyse.stemplerSusan Stewart, COO & Co-FounderActing Vagabond.  Professional Hobbyist.  Curious Explorer.Favorites: Sewing, astrophotography, traveling, creating, learning.Q:  What is your favorite getaway spot? A:  In my tent, under the stars. Top spots right now: Joshua Tree and ShenandoahI spent years in the corporate world, working in both engineering and sales disciplines, until I decided I needed more time to focus on creative efforts. I’m now working full-time on Leap! Education: M.S. in Computer Engineering, with a concentration in Computer Networking and Network Security, B.S. in Electrical Engineering from North Carolina State University.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sustewFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sustewInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustewGreg Deveault, CFO“It’s tough to make predictions… especially about the future.” -Yogi BerraFavorites: Photography (with real film), playing drums, cartography (don’t ask)Q:  What is your ideal date meal?A:  Don’t do tacos- they are too messy. I try to keep it healthy, light, and agreeable.In addition to my role at Leap, I currently serve as a partner and Chief Executive Officer for Modern Thought Management, a boutique consulting and accounting firm in NYC. I am also an adviser and officer to a number of other advertising, creative industry, financial services, and technology start-up firms.Education: B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and a minor in Global Economics from The University of Maine Orono.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gdeveault Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deveault
  • Ilyse Stempler

    CEO & Co-Founder

    • Susan Stewart

      COO & Co-Founder

      • Greg Deveault

        CFO