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.

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. 

Nora McGeever

Associate Director of Major Gifts, Advancement

(267) 515-5920

Nora is a seasoned Development professional, having spent the past four years at Saint Joseph’s University, most recently as Director of Athletics Development, and four years at Archbishop Carroll, where she served as Director of Institutional Advancement. A varsity athlete, she was a two-year captain of the SJU Lacrosse Team and has served as Assistant Basketball Coach at Carroll. She holds a Bachelor’s of Business Administration from St. Joe’s, where she is also expected to graduate with an MBA in December. 

MJ Connell ’12 

Assistant Director of Major Gifts, Advancement

267-515-5926

MJ returns to his alma mater to join our Advancement Team in advance of the upcoming Campaign. He has worked at Saint Joseph’s University in Alumni Relations and Admissions. He also worked in the Admission Office at Spring Hill College, where he received a bachelor’s degree in communications arts. His proven success in cultivating relationships with alumni will be a great addition to the team.