Alumni

A Lifelong Network of Leaders

With more than 4,000 Prep for Prep alumni across industries including finance, technology, law, medicine, education, the arts, and social impact, our network spans generations. This community stays connected through:

  • Career networking and professional development
  • Social events
  • Affinity groups
Our alumni give back by recruiting prospective families, securing internships for current Prep students, supporting the Alumni Giving Campaign, and serving on the Council of the Alumni Association. Whether reconnecting with classmates or learning about the impact Prep for Prep has made, this space celebrates alumni achievements and keeps our community strong.

Success Is Better Shared

Alumni Profiles

Enioluwada "Eni" Popoola
(XXIX/Spence ’13, Harvard ’17) JD, Columbia ’22
Digital Content Creator, Influencer & Entrepreneur
John Yi
(XV/Collegiate ’98, Yale ’02) MSt, Cambridge ’23
Director of Joint Plans,
United States Air Force
Caroline Gonzalez
(P9 III/Exeter ’94, Yale ’98) MPA, Columbia ’04
Strategic Advisor,
Conrad N. Hilton Foundation

Prep for Prep Alumni Leadership: Driving Impact and Opportunity

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  • Board of Trustees: Alumni Shaping the Future of Prep for Prep

    Meet the Board Prep for Prep alumni play an essential role in shaping the future of our organization. More than 20 Prep for Prep alumni serve on our Board of Trustees, bringing expertise from sectors like business, law, finance, technology, and education. Their leadership and dedication:
    • Ensure our organization’s continued growth and innovation
    • Support fundraising initiatives
    • Strengthen strategic partnerships with mission-aligned organizations
    • Provide more opportunities for the next generation of Prep for Prep students
    These alumni lead by example, demonstrating the power of Prep for Prep’s values of leadership, academic excellence, and community building.
     
    YAHONNES CLEARY (P9 V)
    Co-President
    Partner, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
    CHRISTOPHER JAMES (IX)
    Co-President
    Chief Operating Officer, Tactical Opportunities, Blackstone
    SUE MENG (XV)
    Executive Vice President & Secretary
    Managing Director & General Counsel, Duquesne Family Office LLC
    NATALIE SWABY HUTCHINSON (XIV)
    Vice President
    DALE ALLSOPP (VII)
    Director - Tech & Society, Google
    DIÓGENES BRITO (XXIII)
    Head of Product and Design, Air
    VAUGHN CALDON (XI)
    Co-Founder, Ballstar
    CHRISTINA CLAUDIO (P9 XIII)
    Managing Director, Acquisition Offers & Capabilities, JPMorgan Chase & Co
    KAREEM COOK (VI)
    Chief Marketing Officer, Owner Naturade
    Founder and Managing Director, Towerview Capital Management
    JOSÉ DE JESÚS (IX)
    Head of School, The Dalton School
    WILLIAM HUANG (XXIV)
    Program Officer, Prudential Financial
    FRANCIS IDEHEN (P9 IV)
    Partner, Head of Alternatives Capital Raising Americas, Goldman Sachs
    MURIEL ISAAC (XVII)
    Alumnae Engagement & Gift Planning Officer, The Chapin School
    NYSSA FAJARDO LEE (XV)
    Associate General Counsel, Hudson Heights IPA, Inc.
    NANCY REYES MCLAUGHLIN (IX)
    Global President and CEO, BBDO
    NNAMDI ORAKWUE (VII)
    Founder & CEO, Cocolevio
    KEVIN OTERO (XII)
    Partner, Covington & Burling LLP
    DANTE PEARSON (P9 XVII)
    Investment Analyst and Vice President, T. Rowe Price Associates
    PAULA CAMPBELL ROBERTS (X)
    Managing Director, Chief Investment Strategist for Global Wealth, KKR
    ERIC RODRIGUEZ (P9 XIV)
    Fractional CRO, Candid Wholesale
    RENÉE TROTMAN (P9 X)
    Director of Constituent & Support Services, New York State Assembly
  • Associates Council: Young Professionals Advancing Prep for Prep’s Mission

    Meet the Associates Council The Associates Council is a dynamic group of more than 40 young professionals, including 12 Prep for Prep alumni. These individuals are key drivers of:
    • Fundraising
    • Volunteer initiatives
    • Leadership development programs for current students
    By leveraging their networks, skills, and experience, they help prepare future leaders, committing to a minimum "give/get" financial contribution. The Associates Council ensures that Prep for Prep remains a thriving community for all its members.
     
    KELLY SALAZAR KIMBALL (XXIV)
    Chair
    THOMAS ALSTON (XXII)
    Principal, Centerbridge Partners
    JERRY BRIGHT (IX)
    Head of Business Development, Standard General LP
    EION D’ANJOU (P9 X)
    Director and Portfolio Manager, BlackRock Global Markets
    TRAVIS HUTCHINSON (XXVII)
    WEI WAYNE MIAO (VI)
    Counsel, Galaxy Digital
    JULIE NOVICK-LEDERER (XXXI)
    High Yield Credit Research, Goldman Sachs
    DANTE PEARSON (P9 XVII)
    Portfolio Manager, T. Rowe Price Associates
    ETTIE PHILITAS (P9 XII)
    Executive Director, J.P. Morgan Asset Management
    OMAR SYED (P9 XVII)
    Vice President, Healthcare Investment Banking, Citi
    MIGUEL VARGAS (P9 XVIII)
    Sector Head, Market Intelligence, Point72
    KAREN YOUNG (IV)
    Vice President, Procurement, Comcast
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