Martha Leonard

Phone 207-245-3663
Email martha.leonard@maine.edu

Microenterprise Specialist
Martha coaches and teaches classes for entrepreneurs in Southern Maine. She has over 15 years of hands-on experience in education and running a small business. As a co-founder of MAIZ Colombian Street Food in Portland, she directs all facets of business development and management for the restaurant. Martha’s international teaching experience includes developing curriculum and teaching math and geography to middle schoolers at Colegio Jorge Washington in Cartagena, Colombia, teaching 6th graders at Hope Academy in the British Virgin Islands, and long-term substitute teaching at Dora L Small Elementary School in South Portland. She earned a master’s degree in Education at Hunter College in New York City and a bachelor’s degree in Cultural Anthropology from Vassar College. In her spare time, Martha loves exploring new places and learning about Maine’s food systems.

Categories: Manage Your Money, Start A Business

Classes from this instructor

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  • Exploring Self-Employment (In person)

    Portland

    This workshop will help you decide if self-employment is the right choice for you. Our professional staff cover the pros and cons of owning your own business, the steps needed for start-up, the major elements of a business plan, and the many resources available to help you succeed.

  • Business Basics (Online)

    Business Basics (Online)
    Online ME, United States

    This three-session class with our professional staff covers the basics of writing a business plan, marketing, recordkeeping, and cash planning. The class is for those thinking about or in the early start-up phase of a new business.

  • Business Basics (Online)

    Business Basics (Online)
    Online ME, United States

    This three-session class with our professional staff covers the basics of writing a business plan, marketing, recordkeeping, and cash planning. The class is for those thinking about or in the early start-up phase of a new business.

  • Cybersecurity for Small Business (Online)

    Online ME, United States

    This workshop is designed to help small business owners and staff understand modern cyber threats and learn the essential steps required to protect their business data, systems, operations, employees, and customers from evolving digital threats.

  • Exploring Self-Employment (Online)

    Online ME, United States

    This workshop will help you decide if self-employment is the right choice for you. Our professional staff cover the pros and cons of owning your own business, the steps needed for start-up, the major elements of a business plan, and the many resources available to help you succeed.