The Newest Additions to Prep for Prep’s Board and Associates Council

Prep for Prep is excited to welcome one new Board of Trustees member and four new Associates Council members. With expertise spanning education, finance, entrepreneurship, and business operations, these individuals expand our vibrant community of professionals who champion Prep for Prep’s mission through mentorship, volunteering, and fundraising. Their leadership and dedication will directly benefit our students and alumni.

Belinda brings nearly 30 years of leadership in public accounting to Prep for Prep’s Board of Trustees. As EY’s Americas Tax Financial Services Leader, she oversees a team of 3,500 professionals across banking, insurance, asset management, and real estate. A licensed CPA in New York, Belinda holds a master’s degree in taxation from Seton Hall University.

A longtime champion for diversity, equity, and inclusion, Belinda serves on EY’s Global Diversity & Inclusion Committee and has been recognized by Fortune as one of the Top 50 Most Powerful Latinas in America. Her commitment to mentorship and creating pathways for underrepresented groups aligns deeply with Prep for Prep’s mission. She is excited to support the next generation of leaders through her service on the Board.

Alexander has been a steadfast supporter of Prep for Prep since 2008, when his wife, Danielle Marcuccio, worked in PREP 9 Admissions. Inspired by the stories she shared, Alexander deepened his involvement by building a strategic partnership between Prep and Jefferies, where he served as Head of Emerging Markets Credit Sales in the U.S. Through this collaboration, he launched a two-day summer immersion program to introduce Prep students to investment banking, a model he plans to replicate at Deutsche Bank, where he will soon begin as Co-Head of Emerging Market Credit Sales/Trading for New York and London.

Alexander began his career in 2009 and has held roles at RBS, Nomura, and Jefferies, with a focus on emerging markets, an asset class that resonates deeply with him as the son of a Lebanese father and Brazilian mother. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in international relations from New York University.
Alexander lives in Williamsburg, Brooklyn with his wife and their three children and is also a passionate automotive enthusiast and licensed race car driver.

Katie is a lifelong educator and advocate for children and families. A graduate of The Brearley School, Dartmouth College, and Boston University, Katie began her career in publishing at Houghton Mifflin before moving into the classroom at The Kent Place School and The Ethical Culture Fieldston School.

Katie has remained deeply involved in nonprofit and school communities while raising her four children. Her husband, Jim Brennan, is a Senior Partner and Managing Director at Boston Consulting Group.

Katie has served on the board of The Child Center of NY since 2012 and is an active member of the Brearley Parents Association. Her connection to Prep for Prep dates back to attending the Lilac Ball with her father in 1992, and she is excited to deepen her engagement with the organization.

Robyn is a biotech entrepreneur and drug developer dedicated to advancing health equity and innovation. She is the founder and CEO of Invictus Therapeutics, a startup focused on developing next-generation insulins to improve outcomes for insulin-dependent diabetics.

Robyn studied human developmental and regenerative biology at Harvard College, with a secondary in African Studies, reflecting her strong interest in healthcare access and disparities, particularly in Africa. After college, she spent nearly a decade in Boston leading clinical development efforts at biotech startups, playing a key role in bringing two novel medicines to market. She later earned her MBA, specializing in company formation and early-stage investment, from Harvard Business School.

A longtime admirer of Prep for Prep, she is eager to contribute to its mission and community by supporting educational access for the next generation of leaders.

Danielle brings more than 15 years of strategic leadership experience along with a long-standing commitment to Prep for Prep’s mission to the Associates Council.,. Her relationship with Prep began in 2008 when she worked in PREP 9 Admissions—a formative experience that inspired her ongoing support as a donor and volunteer.

Now Head of Business Operations at NAYLA, a sustainable luxury footwear brand, Danielle leads global strategy, supply chain, and market expansion. Previously, she spent more than a decade at Amazon, launching new business units and managing over $100 million in revenue across international markets.

A native New Yorker and NYU graduate, Danielle lives in Williamsburg, Brooklyn with her husband and their three children. She is excited to continue championing educational opportunity and equity through her service on the Associates Council.