The National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) is pleased to announce that Claire Leheny will be joining the NAES staff as Interim Engagement Manager, beginning in February 2025. Claire comes to NAES with a wealth of association and independent school experience, having most recently served as Interim Executive Director of the Association of Independent Maryland & DC Schools (AIMS). Prior to her work at AIMS, Claire has held leadership positions at the Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE) and the National Network of Schools in Partnership (NNSP).
At NAES, Claire will take an active role in member services and outreach, stewarding us through the 2025–2026 membership campaign. Please reach out to Claire if you have any questions about membership, how NAES can support your school, or for ways to get more involved in NAES events and programs.
You can contact Claire at claire@episcopalschools.org. Please join us in welcoming her to the NAES team!