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 three children: Janie, Ray, and Gracie.
Student Recruitment ManagerAlyson Sothoron began her career as a Research Analyst studying health and social science policy. She loves research and has a passion for lifelong learning. She moved from the quantitative side of research to the qualitative side and worked as a Focus Group Moderator for a few years before becoming a counselor, adjunct instructor, and life coach. She joined Patrick Henry College (PHC) as Senior Admissions Counselor with the goal of helping connect the next generation of godly leaders to a learning experience that will grow them academically, emotionally, and spiritually—and, equip them to impact their respective spheres of influence with Truth and Spirit.
Alyson holds a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Maryland and a M.Ed. from Colorado State University. She worked professionally as a whitewater rafting guide and wilderness field instructor and loves to spend time in the outdoors, marveling at the wonders of God’s Creation.
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 Wright 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.
Campus Visits TeamThe Campus Visits team is ready to welcome you and your family to Patrick Henry College. They are excited to share their experiences of the campus community, academics, and spiritual growth and assist you in your college search journey. They help organize each personal visit to campus as well as assist with our larger events such as group visits, Open Houses, New Student Orientations, and Admitted Students Day.
Nelly Feldi spent 12 years homeschooling her now adult children (Obie and Micaela) and the last 7 years teaching music, literature, and history classes at co-ops and Christian schools. She and her husband Matt moved to Purcellville from Baltimore, Maryland so that Matt could join the staff at Grace Bible Church. Having already been familiar with Patrick Henry College through the homeschool world, Nelly was thrilled to move just minutes away from campus! She is excited to serve students as a PHC Admissions Counselor and eager to introduce families to the wonderful, Christ-exalting place that is PHC.
Nelly graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a B.A. in English. She continues to love reading both fiction and non-fiction but spends most of her time in the Word that is sharper than any two-edged sword. In addition to studying and teaching the Word, Nelly enjoys running, hiking, playing piano, listening to music, and exploring local restaurants and bakeries.
Senior Admissions CounselorBeth Whitehead is the Admissions Counselor for the western region of the United States. She began working part-time in Admissions in 2020 as an email marketer and is delighted to transition to work full-time in recruitment. Her greatest joy as an Admissions Counselor is praying for and supporting high schoolers and their families as they discern what college the Lord wants them to attend. Before joining the Admissions team, Beth interned with organizations like the Federalist and WORLD News Group where she wrote content and developed marketing strategy.
Beth graduated from Patrick Henry College with a B.A. in Journalism. She is a freelance writer in her off hours and loves playing piano, dabbling with watercolor, exploring old Virginia downtowns, and always finding an excuse to pour herself or a friend a cup of coffee.
Kati Marr is the Admissions Counselor for the southern region of the United States. 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.
