The Capability Project, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that strengthens communities by providing capability-focused peer support, follow-through guidance, and trusted resource connections that help individuals turn opportunity into real progress. The organization works alongside schools, nonprofits, workforce programs, veteran services, and community organizations to fill the gap between advice and execution, helping youth, families, veterans, justice-involved individuals, and adults navigating life transitions overcome real-world barriers and build practical problem-solving skills.
Our Core Values
The Capability Project is guided by five core values: follow-through, meaning support continues until progress becomes action; capability-focused support, emphasizing what individuals can achieve with proper guidance; lived experience leadership, relying on peer mentors who bring credibility and trust from real-life experience; partnership, not duplication, strengthening existing organizations rather than replacing them; and integrity and accountability, ensuring transparency, ethical responsibility, and measurable outcomes for the communities served.
Our Team
Maurice Bonner
Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Director
Maurice Bonner is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Director of The Capability Project, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening communities through capability-focused peer support, follow-through guidance, and trusted resource networks. A retired U.S. Army Signal Corps officer, Maurice brings more than two decades of executive leadership experience in operational command, cybersecurity governance, strategic planning, and large-scale program management. Throughout his military career he led complex teams, managed mission-critical infrastructure, and oversaw multimillion-dollar operations supporting national defense and global communications systems.
After retiring from military service, Maurice continued his commitment to leadership development as a Senior Army Instructor in the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC), mentoring young people and helping them develop discipline, leadership, and civic responsibility. He founded The Capability Project after recognizing a common gap across education, workforce, veteran, and justice-adjacent systems: many individuals receive instructions or referrals but lack the real-world guidance and follow-through needed to execute successfully. Maurice’s leadership philosophy centers on capability-building, mentorship, and practical problem solving, helping individuals move from potential to measurable progress. Maurice’s Bio (1)
George Ivak
Secretary and Director
George Ivak serves as Secretary and Director of The Capability Project, Inc., where he helps guide governance integrity, policy alignment, and organizational accountability as the nonprofit expands partnerships and community impact initiatives. He brings more than twenty-seven years of executive leadership experience across behavioral health, finance, technology, education, venture development, and nonprofit governance. His multidisciplinary background strengthens the organization’s strategic planning, operational structure, and long-term sustainability.
George is also the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of PeerNextGroup, Inc., and President of PeerNextNY, Inc., organizations focused on peer-driven support models that help individuals navigate recovery, life transitions, vocational reintegration, and family stability. His leadership emphasizes continuity, execution, and measurable outcomes rather than referral-only services. Through his role with The Capability Project, George contributes strategic insight and lived-experience leadership that supports the organization’s mission to help individuals overcome barriers and develop real-world capability through trusted support networks.
Meguy Bonner
Treasurer and Director
Meguy Bonner serves as Treasurer and Director of The Capability Project, Inc., where she oversees financial governance, administrative discipline, and operational accountability to support the organization’s mission of strengthening communities through capability-based peer support and follow-through services. She works closely with leadership and the Board of Directors to ensure responsible stewardship of nonprofit resources, transparent financial reporting, and compliance with grant, donation, and public-sector funding standards.
Meguy brings extensive experience in international administration, compliance-oriented operations, and executive coordination. She previously served as an Executive Manager within the French Air Force’s National and International Deployment section, managing complex administrative operations involving overseas deployments, immigration documentation, diplomatic passport processing, and coordination with senior military leadership across multiple countries. Her professional background also includes work as a Cyber Defense Analyst supporting counter-terrorism operations in cooperation with the United States Air Force, as well as civilian office management in financial and tax services environments. Meguy’s multilingual communication skills, attention to detail, and experience in structured administrative systems help ensure the organization maintains strong internal processes and operational integrity as it grows.