Impact Lynk Executive Team

Meet the teens and advisors behind Impact Lynk — a student-led network connecting high schoolers with nonprofits and volunteer opportunities across the US and UK.

Executive Team

  • Lancelot Leitner, CEO — Lancelot has experience in web design, e-commerce, and high-ticket power electronics sales. He works on company strategy and operations, as well as site infrastructure, and attends the Branson School in Ross, CA.
  • Noa Schachter, COO — Noa ensures tasks and objectives move forward smoothly across the organization. She brings entrepreneurship experience from a small business she previously ran and attends the Branson School in Ross, CA.
  • Sebastian Suarez, Head of Engineering — Sebastian is a nationally recognized chess master and one of the top 10 players for his age in the United States. He oversees Impact Lynk's platform infrastructure and internal engineering operations.
  • Gian-Carlo a Marca, Head of Outreach & Client Relations — Gian-Carlo oversees onboarding new nonprofits and schools onto the platform. An avid runner competing in both track and cross-country, he brings the same dedication to building Impact Lynk's community partnerships.

Advisory Board

  • Ken Kurtzig, Product & Technology Advisor — Director of Impactree — advises Impact Lynk on product strategy and technology.
  • John Zissimos, Marketing & Communications Advisor — Chief Brand & Creative Officer at Salesforce — advises Impact Lynk on marketing and communications.
  • Percival Barretto-Ko, Advisor — Former President and CEO of Plexium — advises Impact Lynk on leadership and organizational growth.

14 Teen-Led Chapters Across 6 Regions

Every Impact Lynk chapter is run by students who organize events, recruit volunteers, and partner with local nonprofits.

  • California — Multiple Bay Area and Southern California chapters
  • New York — Northeast chapters
  • Vermont — Northeast chapter
  • Connecticut — Northeast chapter
  • Ohio — Midwest chapter
  • United Kingdom — International chapter