Associate Member Relations
Serves as a liaison between supporters of the organization, including vendors, advertisers, donors, and exhibitors, and the financial aid professionals and other members of MASFAA.
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Chair
Karen LeVeque-Szawara
DePaul University
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Members
Awards
Helps to recognize those who have made significant contributions to MASFAA and/or the financial aid profession by soliciting nominations and selecting recipients for our awards.
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Chair
Candi Frazier
West Virginia University
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Members
Conference - Local Arrangements
Focuses on executing hotel arrangements and other provisions to support annual conference activities. local-arrangements@masfaa.org
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Chair
Sarah Freestone
Iowa State University
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Members
Finance
Monitors the annual budget, reviews the general financial position of MASFAA, coordinates and reviews audits, and develops policies with regard to financial matters of the Association. vice-president@masfaaweb.net
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Chair
Keri Gilbert Stephens College
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Members
Membership & Engagement
Recruits and retains MASFAA member institutions, manages the membership directory/listserv, and provides engagement services to the membership through communications like the MASFAA Moments eNewsletter. membership@masfaaweb.org
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Chair
Amy Hager
Moberly Area Community College
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Members
Professional Development & Advocacy
Orchestrates activities aimed at enhancing the knowledge and skills of financial aid professionals while championing advocacy efforts. Our flagship initiative, MASFAA Matters Webinar Series, is a webinar program designed to tackle pertinent topics, share best practices, and foster collaboration. masfaamatters@masfaaweb.org
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Chair
Danielle Hayden Carleton College
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Members
Research & Archives
Assists with the maintenance of the archives of MASFAA records, and provides historical information about MASFAA as requested.
surveys@masfaaweb.net
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Chair
Kim Million
Purdue University
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Finance Task Force
Aligned with the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, will develop ideas on how to generate revenue while also conserving resources and consider or include fiscal reserves policy (4.18), investments policy (4.11), site selection policy (no full policy exists, contract review included in 4.8), school services programming and opportunity for revenue generation, and/or association leadership succession planning.
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Will Shaffner
MOHELA
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Chair
Alex Delonis
St. Louis University
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Members
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Keyimani Alford, Madison College
Stephany Amos, Glenville State University
Krissy Bhaumik, University of Michigan
Amanda Cantu, University of St. Thomas
Elizabeth Daniels, ELM
Keri Gilbert, Stephens College
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Chad Olson, Iowa State University
Colby Shank, Ivy Tech Community College
Carrie Short, Baldwin Wallace University
Sue Swisher, Saint Xavier University
Michelle Trame, U of Il-Urbana/Champaign |
Strategic Planning Task Force
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Michelle Trame
University of Illinois
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Zack Goodwin Marquette University
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Association Governance & Planning
Advises the President and Executive Council on issues of abiding by the MASFAA Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws, Policy and Procedures Manual, and develops long-term recommendations related to MASFAA’s mission, structure, operation, and service to members. past-president@masfaaweb.net
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Chair
Betsy Johnson
Bowling Green State University
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Members
Electronic Services
Oversees, guides, and develops the content, design, and structure of the MASFAA website (www.masfaaweb.org) and social media channels. communications@masfaaweb.net
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Chair
Christina Bellanger University of Michigan
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Members
Conference - Program
Designs and conducts a successful annual conference program that meets the professional needs of the MASFAA membership. conference@masfaaweb.org
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Chair
Vanessa Wiest University of Iowa
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Members
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Access (IDEA)
Provides direction regarding how our existing programs and policies can be coordinated and improved to enhance and celebrate diversity while also giving recommendations regarding the appropriate roles in encouraging and supporting diversity initiatives.
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Chair
Kemmoree Duncombe
Kirkland Community College
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Members
Nominations & Elections
Solicits nominations for MASFAA offices and prepare the slate of candidates; conduct the MASFAA nominations and election process; and encourage MASFAA members to run for office and fully participate in the NASFAA election process. past-president@masfaaweb.net
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Betsy Johnson Bowling Green State University |
Summer Institute & Leadership Symposium
Plans and coordinates this annual training and professional development event.
sils@masfaaweb.org
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Sara Bauer
Herzing University
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Chair
Jamie Davis University of Missouri
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Members
Site Selection
Notifies MASFAA states of their opportunity to host the annual conference, workshops, and other in-person events, to recommend hotel properties as conference and workshop sites and to negotiate a contract with the hotel property to reserve rooms. They also main the calendar of current and future conferences.
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 Matt Moore
Sinclair University
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Chair
Chad Olson
Iowa State University
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State Delegate Liaison
Assists with the coordination of travel and management of the MASFAA State Exchange Program as well as provides other helpful information to State Delegates serving on the Executive Council.
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Chair
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Sue Swisher
Saint Xavier University
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Mentoring Task Force
Pairing experienced FAAs with those looking for guidance, to share knowledge, and support career development. Our goal is to create a collaborative environment where mentorship leads to enhanced skills and professional success.
mentoring@masfaaweb.org Chair Krissy Bhaumik
University of Michigan | ChairAmy Hager Moberly Area Community College | Mentors
Lisa Bridgewater, Indiana University Ryan Czech, Northwestern University Amanda Fijal, University of Chicago Heidi Johnson, University of Wisconsin Nathan Lohr, Purdue University Crystal Morris, Grand Rapids CC Chad Olson, Iowa State University Melissa VanMeter, Ohio University | MenteesTeresa Blyther, Iowa State University Molly Flesher-Sanderson, U of St. Thomas Jess Graham, University of Iowa Kari Lenz, University of Missouri Jared Ludwig, Iowa State University Marissa Pifer, Washtenaw Community College Millie Short, Herzing University Karen Thompson, Lincoln University Corrine Ullom, West Virginia University Daniel Vargas-Leon, U of Michigan -Ann Arbor
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