Leadership Search

After four and a half years of distinguished service, Ruth Jurgensen announced that she will be stepping down from her role as CEO of Prep for Prep to take on a compelling new professional opportunity. The Board and Executive Committee leadership have convened a Search Committee to identify the best leader for Prep’s next chapter. We are grateful that Prep for Prep alum Jackson A. Collins, Ed.D (XII), who has held a number of roles at Prep for Prep over the past eight years, has agreed to serve as Interim CEO during the search process.

Search Updates

December 6, 2024
Announcing Selection of Executive Search Firm Spencer Stuart

October 11, 2024
Letter from Prep's Board Chair

Interested candidates should contact PrepforPrepCEO@SpencerStuart.com.

Search Committee

Frank Bynum
Managing Director, Kelso & Company
Joined Board of Trustees in 2000

Paula Campbell Roberts (X)
Chief Investment Strategist for Global Wealth, KKR
Joined Board of Trustees in 2024

Yahonnes Cleary (P9 V), Co-Chair

Partner, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison
Joined Board of Trustees in 2018

Christopher James (IX), Co-Chair
Senior Managing Director, The Blackstone Group
Joined Board of Trustees in 2018

Jeannemarie O'Brien

Partner, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
Joined Board of Trustees in 2011

Dusty Philip

Co-Chair, Global Mergers & Acquisitions, Goldman Sachs
Joined Board of Trustees in 2021

Peg Sullivan

Chief Human Resources Officer, GTCR

Joined Board of Trustees in 2013

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Prep for Prep's mission is to develop future leaders by creating access for young people of color to first-rate educational, leadership development and professional opportunities.