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As Director of Student Recruitment, Stephen Pierce oversees and directs recruitment strategies for the Admissions team. Stephen graduated from Patrick Henry College with a degree in Classical Liberal Arts and joined the Admissions team shortly after graduating. After years as an Admissions Counselor and Senior Admissions Counselor, he felt called by the Lord to grow the college with the right mission-fit students. Stephen brings first-hand knowledge of PHC, having experience at PHC as a Campus Safety officer, Resident Assistant, Chapel Guild leader, and Teen Leadership Camps Counselor. These opportunities have given Stephen a deep institutional knowledge and an intense love for the college.
Stephen has been a pianist, composer, and church musician for over half his life. He also loves carpentry, woodworking, and spending time outdoors in God’s beautiful Creation, particularly in the mountains. Stephen is married to his wonderful and amazing wife Megan and they have four children: Janie, Ray, Gracie, and Sam.
Student Recruitment ManagerKati Marr is the Student Recruitment Manager and is the counselor for Virginia, North Carolina, and international prospective students. When she was a sophomore at Patrick Henry College, Kati began her journey with the Office of Admissions as an Assistant Admissions Counselor in 2019. She transferred to work for Campus Visits during her senior year. After graduating in 2022 with a B.A. in Journalism, Kati worked at Focus on the Family in their Audio department for two years, developing and producing new podcasts. God called her back to Northern Virginia to serve at Patrick Henry College in 2024. In her off time, Kati loves to spend time with her family, explore local historical sights, take her dogs to the park, and find new restaurants or coffee shops to enjoy with friends.
Jennifer Wright began her career as a fifth grade teacher and upon the birth of her first child decided to focus her education experience towards her own children. For the next twenty years she home schooled her two girls until recently graduating her youngest and successfully propelling both of them into their own thriving university student careers. She joined PHC as the Admissions Administrative Assistant in 2019 and is excited to work with families in her role as Financial Aid Officer. She has the helpful perspective of being on the other side of the admissions process. She feels blessed to have this opportunity to use her experience, talents, and passions to encourage students to join the PHC family if that is where God is leading them to be. In this role, as with every role in her life, her earnest desire is to reflect the amazing love that God has poured into her heart to everyone she meets (Romans 5:5).
Jenn holds a B.S in Elementary Education. She loves reading, gardening, photography, anything involving the beauty of God's creation, and especially spending time with her family. Jenn and her husband Christopher have been married for twenty-three years and have two beautiful girls Lillianna and Caroline. They have lived in the northern Virginia area for twenty-two years and specifically in Clarke County for the last thirteen.
Brendan York is excited to serve as Patrick Henry College’s Data Analyst in the Office of Admissions. Brendan began his career working as a football equipment manager for Liberty University, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Fan-Controlled Football, and Austin Peay State University. The Lord then directed him back to Virginia to serve at PHC. While working at Liberty and Austin Peay, Brendan attained a bachelor’s degree in Sport Management in 2021 and Master’s Degree in Leadership and Organization Administration in 2023. In his free time, Brendan enjoys attending sporting events, spending time in the outdoors, and playing music. He is beyond excited to play a role in the Admissions department and witness all the amazing things the Lord is doing at Patrick Henry College.
Campus Visits CoordinatorCaroline York is the Campus Visits Coordinator for Patrick Henry College and leads the team of Campus Visits Assistants to host all our personal visits, Open House events, and Orientations. Caroline has a deep desire to serve families and show them the love of Christ in every moment possible. She’s a recent graduate from Liberty University with a B.S. in Family & Child Development. She graduated summa cum laude and was chosen as “Student of the Year” for her major. Caroline worked in several different schools, childcare services, and summer camps before joining PHC. When at home, Caroline loves to be in her garden and spend time with her many pets.
Admissions CounselorAdmissions Counselor coming soon for the Southern Region!
Admissions CounselorLisa Venturini is the Admissions Counselor for the northern region of the United States. Lisa is a PHC alumni with a B.A. in Government: American Politics and Policy. She began her time in admissions as a campus visits assistant during her junior year of college. Now, she enjoys walking alongside each family as they journey through the college decision process. She is excited to see how the Lord works in each student's life. In her free time, Lisa enjoys going on walks, playing music, and reading.
Morgan Roberts serves as the Senior Admissions Counselor for the western region of the United States. She has a deep love for people, a desire to know each and every one of her students, and a heart to see young adults grow in their love for Jesus Christ. Prior to beginning her role at Patrick Henry College (PHC), she served as a Resident Director for Erskine College, mentoring and developing students in leadership and communication skills. Additionally, she served as a coach to the debate and quiz bowl teams and an adjunct instructor. She holds a B.A. From Moody Bible Institute in Intercultural Studies Interdisciplinary in Arab Studies and a M.A. from Erskine Theological Seminary in Practical Ministry.
