Prep for Prep

Prep for Prep is generously supported by Trustees and Associates Council members who uplift our organization and provide invaluable resources to students. Join us in welcoming Jake Chasan, who joins Margaret Morse as a Co-Chair of our Associates Council! As Co-Chairs, Jake and Margaret will work closely with Prep for Prep's leadership to propel our mission of enabling educational access. Jake has been involved with Prep for Prep since 2017 and has served on various Board and Associate Council committees since 2021. He began his career in investment banking at Goldman Sachs in New York and has additional experience in private equity and engineering. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Duke University and is currently pursuing his master of business administration at Stanford University. Margaret has been a Co-Chair of the Associates Council since 2022 and has been involved with Prep for Prep since 2019. Margaret began her career in investment banking at Morgan Stanley in New York and has additional experience in private equity. She is currently a venture capital investor at Insight Partners. She graduated cum laude from Yale University and holds a master of business administration and master of science in biotechnology from Harvard University. We are grateful for their time and commitment to the Associates Council and Prep for Prep.

Ramón Javier (XI/Hackley ’95, Williams College ’99) MEd, Teachers College ’07, Head of School at George Jackson Academy, is the featured guest on the latest episode of Articulating: an Independent School Podcast. Ramón joins hosts Gina Parker Collins and Sam Osborne to discuss the importance of literacy in academic success, developing empathy, and building critical thinking skills. Check out the episode to learn strategies on how to foster a love for reading not only for your scholar but yourself! Watch the podcast: https://ow.ly/vnuI50Ub4o3 #PrepAlumni #literacy #education

Meet the newest members of Prep for Prep's Board of Trustees: Christina Claudio (P9 XIII/Hotchkiss '04, Harvard '08) MBA, Penn '13, Managing Director, JPMorganChase; Baily Blair Kempner, Managing Director, Investor Relations, Kelso; Alexis Mulvihill, Head of School, Trinity School; and Paula Campbell Roberts (X/Brearley '94, Yale '98) MBA, Harvard '03, Managing Director, Chief Investment Strategist for Global Wealth. To learn more about our newest trustees, visit https://ow.ly/zFEl50U6vSZ.

?? Exciting News! Prep for Prep is featured in the Fall 2024 issue of The Journal of College Admission! ?? The article traces the journey of our Prep for Prep and PREP 9 programs from middle school through high school, with insights from our CEO, Ruth Jurgensen, on the vital support our students receive throughout their educational journey. PREP 9 alum Chijioge Nwogu (P9 XV/Choate ’06, Brown ’10), Co-Founder and CEO of GameFlo also shared his thoughts on the power of alumni engagement and why he’s committed to giving back to Prep. We’re thrilled to share our story with the National Association of College Admission Counseling and highlight the impact we make every day! #PrepforPrep #EducationalAccess #NYCStudents

Christopher James (IX/Riverdale ’93, Duke ’97) JD, Harvard ’02 has been appointed Global Head of Blackstone Tactical Opportunities (Tac Opps). A founding member of Tac Opps, James is currently Chief Operating Officer and has nearly two decades of experience at Blackstone. He succeeds David Blitzer, who will transition to the role of chairman of the business at the end of the year. “Chris James is the ideal choice to lead Tac Opps,” said Steve Schwarzman, Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Blackstone, and Jon Gray, President & COO of Blackstone, in a press release. “He helped found the business and has run it day-to-day alongside David since its inception–playing an integral role in its success.” “I am excited to take on this new position and, alongside my partners Qasim (Abbas) and Jas (Khaira), lead the deeply talented Tactical Opportunities team,” said Chris. “We believe Tac Opps’ differentiated platform–with scale and flexible capital that benefits from the vast intellectual capital across Blackstone–is incredibly well positioned to continue delivering highly compelling opportunities for our investors.” In addition to his role at Blackstone, Christopher has been Co-President of Prep for Prep’s Board of Trustees since 2020. Congratulations, CJ! #PrepAlumni #PrepAluminFinance

James Seaton (XXXI/Poly Prep '15, Cornell '19) has been named to PRSA-NY’s 2024 15 Under 35 Class. The honorees were recognized at PRSA-NY’s 2024 Big Apple Awards on October 30. James is an Account Supervisor at Edelman, specializing in corporate social media management, thought leadership, and executive visibility. He helps Fortune 100 companies and nonprofits share their stories and advocate for important initiatives. In his free time, James leverages his skills to advance faith-based social justice with nonprofit Pray March Act and expresses his creativity as an author and spoken word poet. Congratulations, James! #PrepAlumni #PrepAluminPR #PRSA-NY #15toFollow

Prep for Prep is on a mission to develop future leaders by preparing middle-schoolers of color from NYC public, charter, and parochial schools to attend top independent day and boarding schools. Discover the transformative power of Prep for Prep at one of our upcoming Open House sessions. Visit prepforprep.org/info to learn more and to register. #PrepforPrep #FutureLeaders #NYCStudents #EducationalAccess

Join us in congratulating Team Prep for Prep! These dedicated alumni runners generously gave their time to represent Prep in this year’s TCS NYC Marathon, which took place on Sunday. We are so grateful for their commitment! There’s still time to help our runners meet their fundraising goal. Check out the link in our bio for more information about contributing to the cause!

Throughout the month of November, we celebrate the rich history and contributions of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and affiliated Island communities. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth

Ready, set, go! ??With only four days until race day, our team of alumni runners are revving up for Sunday’s TCS New York City Marathon @nycmarathon ! Cheer on Team Prep for Prep alongside the Prep Community in Brooklyn and Harlem. Swipe to learn more about meetup locations on race day. Additionally, you can help our incredible team meet their fundraising goal by visiting the link in our bio. Yndira J., Helen Ogbara Reeves, Seliat Dairo