Meet the Staff

Jeannie joined the Prep in 2018 after serving at Saint Joseph's University for 20 years. Most recently, Jeannie served as the Senior Director of Development Services at the Barnes Foundation. A resident of Narberth, Jeannie is a graduate of Saint Joseph’s University and has received certifications from Villanova University and the National Society of Fundraising Executives. She also has been active in the Jesuit mission, having completed the Ignatian Leadership Program at SJU and served on the Executive Committee of the Jesuit Advancement Administrators Team.

Patti Frey joined the Prep family in 2017 and serves as Director of Development. A seasoned fundraiser with over 17 years of experience in development, Patti will focus her attention on building relationships to increase private support for the Prep. Before arriving at the Prep, Patti served in development roles at Penn State University, Drexel University and Temple University, her alma mater. Patti holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Temple University, with a major in marketing. She is also an Assistant Rugby Coach and co-moderator of the Travis Manion Foundation Leadership Program.

Patti joined the Prep Development Team in 2017 after serving similar roles at Bancroft and Saint Joseph's University. She manages corporate sponsorships and special events.

Peter comes to the Prep after serving as the Planned Giving and Major Gifts Officer at Princeton (NJ) Day School. He is familiar with Philadelphia independent schools and his introduction into the world of fundraising started at AIM Academy in Conshohocken. Originally from Northern New Jersey, Peter graduated from Drew University in 2004 with a BA in Political Science. He played basketball and soccer for the Rangers, culminating in leading the soccer team to the 2003 NCAA National Finals. Peter and his wife Kristy have a son, Quinn, and reside in South Philadelphia.

Margaret joined the Prep in Fall of 2021 after spending several years at Waldron Mercy Academy's Development Office, processing gifts for the annual auction. Margaret holds a BS from Saint Joseph’s University in Management Information Systems and an MA from Rosemont College in Counseling Psychology.

Megan Donovan joined the Development Team in 2019 as Development Associate, after experience in roles as Faculty Affairs Coordinator in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania and Benefits Administrator at NationalHR. Megan is a graduate of Loyola University Maryland, where she received a B.A. in Communication and Business and was a member of the Chapel Choir and Nevergreen Sketch Comedy, and the University of Pennsylvania, where she received a Master of Liberal Arts degree in Urban Studies. Megan also served as a Jesuit Volunteer with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Houston, Tx.

Andy joined the Prep Development Office in 2016 as Director of Major Gifts. A 1999 Prep graduate, Andy was a member of the Tennis team, participated in intramurals and contributed to the Hawklet newspaper and Chronicle yearbook. After graduating from the Prep, Andy continued his Jesuit educational experience at the University of Scranton, graduating in 2003 with a BA in History. Andy, his wife Mary, and their three children currently reside in Lower Merion Township, Montgomery County.  

Charlie Van Kula '14
Assistant Director, Alumni Relations & Annual Giving
cvankula@sjprep.org
215.978.1013
Charlie Van Kula '14 has served the Prep in several capacities. After graduating from Boston College, he returned to the Prep as a member of the Alumni Service Corps and joined the Advancement staff in 2022. He is committed to our students and is currently the JV Ice Hockey Coach.