Meet the Development Team
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Sandi White, Director of Development
Sandi White is not new to Villanova. Her daughter, Lexi, graduated from VPS in 2008. As parents, both Sandi and her husband were actively involved in the school’s fundraising efforts. Sandi has an undergraduate degree in Education from Purdue University and a Masters in Educational Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy from Cal State, Northridge. Sandi joins us from Thacher School where she worked as the campaign director for the development team. Sandi has been involved with non-profit fundraising for over 20 years and her work has centered around fundraising that specifically benefits families, including young adults and students.Sandi may be reached at (805) 646-1464 ext. 118 or by email at swhite@villanovaprep.org.
Hope Cottam '14, Development Specialist
Hope graduated from Villanova in 2014. Though she never expected to return to Villanova after graduating, she found it to be a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with her alma mater and help grow its community and culture. Hope attended California State University, Channel Islands, where she obtained a Bachelor in Communications. She began working at Villanova in August of 2019 in the admissions office. In January 2021, Hope was asked to work with our alumni and development department where she helps continue relationships with donors as well as with alumni. Hope has found her highlight in development to be speaking with alumni and sharing the similarities and differences in their Villanova experiences, which has helped us increase our legacy attendance at Villanova. When Hope isn’t working, she can be found spending time with her sisters, who are both Villanova graduates as well.
Hope may be reached at (805) 646-1464 ext. 179 or by email at hcottam@villanovaprep.org.
Tim Bunce, Alumni Relations & Resident Academic Faculty
Tim Bunce works with both our alumni and current boarding students. He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of the Pacific in English and communications, as well as a master's degree in education from California Lutheran University. Prior to joining the Development Office, Tim was a member of our English faculty for over thirty years. In his current role, Tim participates in alumni reunions and mixers, conducts alumni outreach, and provides academic support through our English Immersion with Support (EIS) program. His favorite Villanova tradition is a virtual tie between Wildcat Day, Baccalaureate Mass, and Graduation. Simply put, Tim believes Villanova is great because of our students, and if you visit his office you will find students who are curious, hard-working, eager, and talented.Tim may be reached at (805) 646-1464 ext. 166 or by email at tbunce@villanovaprep.org.
Stella Day, Associate Director of Development
Stella is a fundraiser, events and volunteer manager with over 30 years of experience working
with non-profit organizations and schools. As a VPS alumni parent of Duncan `11, she is familiar
with fundraising and working alongside parent volunteers. Stella earned an Economics and
Social Sciences degree from the University of the Philippines. Before joining Villanova, Stella
managed event operations for Thacher School and Casa Pacifica, working with current students,
alumni, and volunteers. Over the years, her career spanned teaching, retail management, bank
operations, and fundraising events.
When not working, Stella is an avid gardener and loves traveling.
Stella may be reached at (805) 646-1464 x 175 or by email at sday@villanovaprep.org .