Our Leadership
Gulliver Prep’s Board of Trustees is a group of individuals who volunteer their time to offer their unique talents and experiences to ensure the school’s success. The board has primary responsibility for Gulliver Prep’s long-term strategic planning, for advancing its mission, and for carrying out its fiduciary responsibilities.
Board of Trustees
- Scott Davidson ‘86 P ‘20 ‘26, Chair
- Ann Olazabal P ‘21 ‘23, Vice Chair
- Mike Komaransky P ‘26 ‘29, Treasurer
- Cassey Plantada Morales P ‘27 ‘29, Secretary
- Gavin Beekman P ‘29 ‘31 ‘35
- Jennifer Stearns Buttrick ‘87 P ‘23 ‘25
- Vivian De las Cuevas-Diaz P ‘26
- Adriana Grineberg P ‘26 ‘32
- Joe Hassan ‘85 P ‘16 ‘17 ‘19 ‘21
- Les Levi P ‘25 ‘26
- Jackie Mansfield P ‘24 ‘25 ‘25
- Brad Meltzer P ‘25
- Zeinab Ramos P ‘21 ‘21 ‘21
- Fabio Ribeiro P ‘27 ‘28
- Kris Siemionow P ‘30 ‘33
- Vincent Signorello P ‘21
- Michalis Stavrinides P ‘21 ‘22 ‘24
- John C. Sumberg
- Thomas Thornton P ‘25 ‘26 ‘29
- Guilherme Valle P ‘28 ‘30
Administration
Cliff Kling
President
Joined Gulliver Prep in 2018. B.S.B.A., Accounting, Georgetown University; J.D., University of Mississippi School of Law
Frank Steel
Head of School
Joined Gulliver Prep in 2014. B.A., American Studies, Yale University; M.A., History, University of Pennsylvania
Dania Duarte
Chief Financial Officer
Joined Gulliver Prep in 2018.
B.S.B.A Finance, Florida International University;
M.S. Accounting, University of Virginia
Alejandro Rodriguez
Chief Technology Officer
Joined Gulliver Prep in 2018. B.A., Criminology, University of Miami
Michele Seid
Chief People Officer
Joined Gulliver Prep in 2019. B.S., Business Management and Communications, Adelphi University
Paul Zamek
Chief Operating Officer
Joined Gulliver Prep in 2023. B.A., Urban Studies, Lehigh University; B.A., Architecture, Lehigh University; M. Arch., Columbia University
Elen Castellanos
Director of Enrollment Management
Joined Gulliver Prep in 2008. B.A., Elementary Education, Florida International University; M.S., Educational Leadership, Nova Southeastern University
Don Lawrence
Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Joined Gulliver Prep in 2021. B.A., Bible, Houghton College; M.Ed. Student Affairs, Azusa Pacific University
Dr. Ana M. Pazos
Director of Curriculum Assessment & Support Services
Joined Gulliver Prep in 2009. B.A., Communications, Boston College; M.S.Ed., Special Education, University of Miami; PhD, Special Education, Kent State University
Jonathan Schoenwald
Assistant Head of School & Upper School Principal
Joined Gulliver Prep in 2014. B.A., History, University of Pennsylvania; M.A., PhD, American History, Stanford University
Andre Torres
Director of Athletics
Joined Gulliver Prep in 2022. B.S. in Business Administration Nova Southeastern University; Certified Athletic Administrator (CAA)
Principals
Rachel Griffin
Primary & Lower School Principal
Joined Gulliver Prep in 2017. B.A., French, College of the Holy Cross; M.S., Early Childhood and Elementary Education, Bank Street College of Education; M.A., Private School Leadership, Columbia University Teachers College
Elizabeth M. Scott
Middle School Principal
Joined Gulliver Prep in 2016. B.A., History, Dartmouth College; M.S., Private School Leadership, Columbia University Teachers College
Melissa Sullivan
Upper School Principal, EDGE Program
Joined Gulliver Prep in 2002. B.S., Health Science, University of Massachusetts; M.S., Educational Leadership, Nova Southeastern University
