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.
Chair
Karen LeVeque-Szawara DePaul University | MembersDonette Cassman, Sallie Mae Diana Daily, ISL Education Lending Deb Gossman, College Ave Christy Iaquaniello, University of Michigan Shari Yungbluth, Buena Vista University |
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.
Chair
Laura Rogers University of Chicago | MembersComing Soon! |
Conference - Program
Designs and conducts a successful annual conference program that meets the
professional needs of the MASFAA membership.
conference@masfaaweb.org
Chair
Michelle Trame University of Illinois - Urbana/Champaign
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Members
Jaimie Borisch, Herzing University Candi Frazier, University of West Virginia Dawn Kamphaus, Parkland College Vickie Montgomery, Ivy Tech Community College Nate Peterson, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities JoAnn Ross, Cleary University Carrie Short, Baldwin Wallace College Jessica Weir, University of Missouri Vanessa Weist, University of Iowa
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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
Chair
Melinda Middleton
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
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Members
Renae Armentrout, Coe College Amanda Fijal, University of Chicago Emily Haynam, University of Missouri Betsy Johnson, Bowling Green State University Christopher Johnson, University of Chicago Emily Osborn, Northwestern University |
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
Chair
 Heidi Johnson
University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Members
Myeshia Bell, Schoolcraft College Christina Bellanger, University of Michigan Laura Carrillo, Saint Xavier University Christine Edwards, University of Illinois, Urbana/Champaign Amanda Fishman, Butler University Kevin Jacobs, Indiana University Marlon Jones, University of St. Francis Sara Lambie, Indiana University Kim Million, Purdue University
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Nominations & ElectionsSolicits 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
Chair Amanda Fijal
University of Chicago |
Members
Renae Armentrout, Coe College Lauren Greider, Indiana University Indianapolis Emily Haynam, University of Missouri
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Research & Archives
Chair
 Alex DeLonis
St Louis University
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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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Site Selection
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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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Chair
 Matt Moore
Sinclair University
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Chair
Chad Olson
Iowa State University
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State Delegate Liaison
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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
Sue Swisher Saint Xavier 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
Chair
Amanda Fijal University of Chicago
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MembersEmily Haynam, University of Missouri Betsy Johnson, Bowling Green State University Melinda Middleton, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Emily Osborn, Northwestern University Susan Swisher, Saint Xavier University Michelle Trame, University of Illinois - Urbana/Champaign
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Conference - Local Arrangements
Alongside Site Selection & Conference - Program, plans the overall annual conference format, activities, and agenda that will attract both novice and seasoned members of MASFAA. Local Arrangements focuses on executing hotel arrangements and other provisions to support conference activities. local-arrangements@masfaa.org
Chair
Alex Miller
MOHELA
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Members
Paula Carpenter, Jefferson College Donette Cassman, Sallie Mae Sara Edwards, Citizens Sarah Freestone, Iowa State University Amy Hager, Moberly Area Community College Cassandra Hicks, Southeast Health College of Nursing & Health Sciences Matthew Kearney, Southeast Missouri State University Kari Lenz, University of Missouri-Columbia Tony Lubber, University of Central Missouri Debbie Murphy, Ascendium Dena Norris, Metropolitan Community College Will Shaffner, MOHELA Hannah Smith, Saint Louis University Cynthia Travis, University of Missouri-Columbia Jeremy Wright, Washington University
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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
Chair
 Karla Weber Wandel
University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Members
Christina Bellanger, University of Michigan Lisa Bridgewater, Indiana University-Indianapolis Deonna Davis, Herzing University Aesha Engeldinger, DePaul University Sarah Feager, Saint Louis University Erin Gallagher, Saint Louis University Rachel Jung, Purdue University Kelly Lally, Ivy Technical Community College Michelle McNier, Mid Michigan College Daelynn Moore, Indiana University-Indianapolis Mary Shaw, DePaul University Vanessa Wiest, University of Iowa Jeremy Wright, Washington 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.
Chair
 Will Shaffner
MOHELA
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Chair
Alex Delonis
St. Louis University
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MembersKeyimani 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 Chad Olson, Iowa State University Colby Shank, Ivy Tech Community College Carrie Short, Baldwin Wallace University Sue Swisher, Saint Xavier University Michelle Trame, University of Illinois-Urbana/Champaign
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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. Email?
Chair
Ethan Miller
Southeast Missouri University
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Members
Rebecca Adams, University of Wisconsin-Madison Lisa Bridgewater, Indiana University-Indianapolis Brianne Camacho, University of Wisconsin-Madison Deonna Davis, Herzing University Brian Drabik, Northwestern University Jess Graham, University of Iowa Ron Herrell, Purdue University, Fort Wayne Kari Lenz, University of Missouri Jared Ludwig, Iowa State University Amber Philips, Indiana 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 | Chair Amy Hager
Moberly Area Community College | MentorsLisa Bridgewater, Indiana University-Indianapolis Mershawn Gayden, University of Michigan Angel Harmon, Kenyon College Danielle Hayden, Carleton College Val Jensen, Washington University Chad Olson, Iowa State University Brittany Tweed, Metro State University Melissa Van Meter, Ohio University Andy Zerkel, Eastern Michigan University | MenteesJessi Asberry, Iowa State University Christina Bellanger, University of Michigan Tasha Berry, University of Michigan Caleigh Carrothers, Herzing University Lenisa Daniels, Wayne State University Katelyn Kim, West Virginia University Ethan Klobucar, University of Michigan Ethan Miller, Southeast Missouri State University CC Vang, University of Wisconsin Carmen Zapata, Northwestern University |
Professional Development & Advocacy
Orchestrates a range of activities each year aimed at enhancing the knowledge and skills of financial aid professionals while championing advocacy efforts in the field. 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
Chair
 Keri Gilbert
Stephens College
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Members
Sara Bauer, Herzing University
Tasha Beery, University of Michigan
Lisa Bridgewater, Indiana University-Indianapolis Caleigh Carrothers, Herzing University Jamie Davis, University of Missouri Kemmoree Duncombe, Kirtland Community College Sarah Freestone, Iowa State University Thea Gillespie, University of Michigan - Dearborn Dr. Danielle Hayden, Carleton College Ethan Klobucar, University of Michigan Kelly Lally, Ivy Tech Community College Megan Landoll, University of Notre Dame Nathan Lohr, Purdue University Morgan McCombs, Butler University Kumba McGill, Ascent Funding Kim Million, Purdue University Emily Osborn, Northwestern University Carrie Short, Baldwin Wallace University Hannah Smith, Saint Louis University Brittany Tweed, Metropolitan State University Carmen Zapata, Northwestern University
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Summer Institute & Leadership Symposium
Plans and coordinates this annual training and professional development event.
sils@masfaaweb.org
Chair
Faith Phillips
Central Ohio Technical College
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Chair
Melissa Van Meter
Ohio University
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Members
Sara Bauer, Herzing University
Lisa Bridgewater,
Indiana University-Indianapolis
Caleigh Carrothers, Herzing University
Josephine Cassar,
St. Clair County Community College
Isaac Ehlers, Iowa State University
Paul Friebus, Ivy Tech Community College
Jessica Graham, University of Iowa
Valerie Jensen, Washington University
Ethan Klobucar, University of Michigan
Tina Kukowski, Carleton College Nathan Lohr, Purdue University
Kathy Luther, East Central College
Chad Olson, Iowa State University
Andy Zerkel, Eastern Michigan University
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