Team Prep for Prep

List of 11 items.

• Kate Brennan

  Kate is a member of the Prep for Prep Associates Council and a dedicated runner based in New York City. A mother of four, ages 7 to 22, she is also a Substack writer. The 2026 TCS New York City Marathon will be her fourth time running the five boroughs. She is excited to combine her passion for distance running with her commitment to Prep for Prep’s mission during the race’s 50th anniversary.

• Myles Christian

  Myles is a member of the Prep for Prep Associates Council and lives in Manhattan, New York, with his wife and dog. He is a Relationship Manager at Brown Brothers Harriman, partnering with private business-owning families and institutions on investment and business goals. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, he graduated from Dartmouth College. The 2026 TCS New York City Marathon will be his fourth marathon. Outside of running, he enjoys reading, traveling, following Atlanta sports teams, and spending time with his family.

• Liza Gurtin

  Liza is Co-Founder and CEO of Indexed Labs, an early-stage company helping families manage school calendars and activities helping families stay on top of the invisible labor of running a household. Previously, she was an investor at Adverb Ventures and a product leader at Slack and Robinhood. Introduced to Prep for Prep by a close friend and alum, she has been a proud supporter ever since. Outside of running, Liza enjoys reading, hosting dinner parties, and practicing yoga as her preferred recovery activity.

• Steven Lee

  Steven learned about Prep for Prep through close high school friends who participated in the program more than 36 years ago and remain among his closest friends today. He works in marketing and communications for a financial services firm. Steven began competing in triathlons and marathons more than 14 years ago and has completed 10 Ironman races. The 2026 TCS New York City Marathon will be his third standalone marathon, having previously completed the race in 2014.

• Alejandro Luciano (P9 1)

  Alejandro (P9 I/Exeter, Wesleyan) MSW, Smith, is the Director of Mental Wellness at Prep for Prep. He coordinates mental health and wellness services for students and families in the Prep for Prep and PREP 9 programs, in addition to counseling students. Alejandro lives in Westchester, NY with his partner, their two sons, and Labrador Lula. When not running, he likes to read, play piano, and enjoy live music with his family.

• Liz Luciano (XXIII)

  Liz (XXIII/St. Luke’s, Berkeley Carroll, St. Lawrence) MEd Lesley, lives on Staten Island, New York, with her fiancée, her sons Milo and Leon, and their pets. She is Chief of Staff and Client Services Associate for the Team Wenk/Azovtsev brokerage team at Savills Inc. A graduate of St. Lawrence University, she also holds a Master’s in Education from Lesley University. Outside of running, she enjoys traveling and cheering on her sons at hockey and pickleball.

• Jared Orellana (XXXI)

  Jared (XXXI/Trinity, Columbia) is a New York City native from Queens. He works in business development and marketing at DBI Projects and is a graduate of Columbia University. The 2026 TCS New York City Marathon will be the first marathon for the longtime runner. He is motivated to run to inspire younger students to embody Prep for Prep’s values. He is also a photographer with a book to be published by BLANKMAGBOOKS in May 2026.

• Steve Simmons (XXI)

  Steve (XXI/Town, Westminster, UNC Chapel Hill) MBA, Duke, lives in Bentonville, Arkansas, with his wife and two children. He is a Senior Director at Walmart, leading merchandising for hair categories across the United States. A member of Prep for Prep Contingent XXI, he credits the program with shaping his life and perspective. The 2026 TCS New York City Marathon will be his first marathon and an opportunity to give back. Outside of work, he enjoys family time, running, strength training, and basketball.

• Nicholas Strong

  Nicholas is a Prep for Prep Associates Council Member, a lifelong New Yorker who attended The Packer Collegiate Institute, and a current student at Harvard Business School. He graduated magna cum laude from Yale University with a BA in ethics, politics, and economics and now splits his time between Chicago and New York. Outside of work, he enjoys tennis, following the New York Knicks, and supporting the Children’s Research Fund and alumni organizations. He is excited to further his support of Prep for Prep’s mission by running the TCS New York City Marathon this fall.

• Isabel Wheeler

  Isabel has been a Prep for Prep staff member since 2022 and is currently the Philanthropic and Strategic Partnerships Manager. Her work has deepened her commitment to Prep for Prep’s mission. The 2026 TCS New York City Marathon will be her first marathon and a meaningful way to support Prep for Prep students. She attended The Hotchkiss School and earned a bachelor’s degree in Education Policy from the University of Virginia. Outside of running, she enjoys trying new foods, crossword puzzles, and family time.

• Aaron Zheng (XXXI)

  Aaron (XXXI/Trinity, Claremont McKenna, Columbia) MBA, Stanford, is a Consultant at Boston Consulting Group. He ran track and cross country in high school and returned to long-distance running in graduate school. The 2026 TCS New York City Marathon will be his first marathon.