Nativity Preparatory School (Nativity Prep) welcomes Joanne Coluccio as its new Director of Advancement. Formerly the Manager of Individual Giving at Sisters of Mercy of the Americas – Northeast Community, Joanne enters this role with over a decade of development experience at organizations such as the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, New England Conservatory of Music, and The WBUR Group. As Director of Advancement, Joanne will collaborate with President Father Wronski and the Board of Trustees in advancing the Jesuit mission and fundraising needs of Nativity Prep. She will be an integral member of the administrative leadership team and be responsible for the execution and overall strategic plan of the School’s fundraising activity.

Founded in 1990, Nativity Preparatory School is an accredited, tuition-free Jesuit middle school serving boys of all faiths from low-income families residing in Boston. Staffed by master faculty and dedicated volunteers who work closely with families, the school prepares students for success in high school, college, and beyond. In 2016, Nativity Prep is proud to have completed the $10 million Securing the Promise Campaign, offering extraordinary opportunities for the school to invest in its student body.