Phillips Exeter Academy
Phillips Exeter Academy
Phillips Exeter Academy
Phillips Exeter Academy

Leadership & Governance

Our Principal

Jennifer Karlen Elliott was appointed the Academy’s 17th principal in November 2025, succeeding Bill Rawson, who retired at the end of the 2026 school year. A lifelong educator, Principal Elliott arrives at Exeter after holding leadership positions at Andover, her alma mater, and Choate Rosemary Hall.

Meet Principal Elliott
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Assistant Principal

Meg Foley
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Dean of Faculty, Michael Ridder, Class of 1958, Distinguished Professor in History

Ashley M. Taylor
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Dean of Students

Stephanie S. Bramlett
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Director of Equity & Inclusion

John M. Hutchins
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Dean of Enrollment

Elizabeth M. Dolan
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Dean of College Counseling

Holly Barcroft,
General Counsel
Marijka Beauchesne,
Chief Financial Officer
Leigh Drapeau,
Director, Office of the Principal
Morgan Dudley,
Director of Institutional Advancement
Carolyn Foster,
Director of Human Resources
Robin Giampa,
Director of Communications
Mark Leighton,
Director of Facilities Management
Justin Merrill,
Director of Investments

Trustees

Governance at Phillips Exeter Academy lies with the Trustees, who are guided by a set of bylaws.

They work closely with the principal and administrators, who lead the day-to-day operations of the Academy, and with the faculty, who focus on matters related to the student experience. While each group has its own role and responsibilities, they work together with all deliberations informed by a collaborative spirit and a shared commitment to Exeter’s educational mission.

Meet the Trustees
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EthicsPoint

Phillips Exeter Academy is committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards, including complying with all applicable laws, regulations and PEA policies, and fostering an environment that is free from all forms of intimidation and retaliation. EthicsPoint provides an anonymous and confidential method to gather suggestions, concerns or reports of misconduct.

Visit the EthicsPoint site to learn more and make a report.