The National Conference Program Task Force is chartered with the goal of ensuring quality educational sessions are offered at the conference. The educational sessions must reach the various interests and sectors of the NASFAA membership.
2017 National Conference Program Task Force Members
- Andrew Hammontree, Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships, Francis Tuttle Technology Center, SWASFAA, Chair
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Heather Boutell, Director of Financial Aid, Bellarmine University, SASFAA, Commission Director
- Tarik Boyd, Assistant Director of Financial Aid, Norfolk State University, SASFAA
- Linda Frenza, Associate Director, Financial Aid Western University of Health Sciences, WASFAA
- Marie Johnson, Director, Student Financial Services, University of Vermont, EASFAA
- JoAnn Ross, Director for Student Financial Assistance, West Virginia State University, MASFAA
- Brandon Vinson, Vice President of Financial Aid, Star Career Academy, EASFAA
- Margaret Tvrdy, Director of Financial Aid, Doane University, RMASFAA
- Denise Welch, Director of Financial Aid, Panola College, SWASFAA
The Local Arrangements Task Force is tasked with soliciting volunteers for registration, managing the conference registration counter and information desk, providing local information for posting to the NASFAA website and for inclusion in Today's News, and assisting with on-site performers, as needed, in San Diego, CA.
2017 National Conference Local Arrangements Task Force Members
- Steve Pultz, AVP of Enrollment, University of San Diego, Chair
- Mary Jane Towne-Denton, Financial Aid Counselor - Loan Coordinator, University of San Diego
- Rose Pasenelli, Director, San Diego State University
- Patricia Larkin, Director of Financial Aid and Veterans Services, Southwestern College
- Kellie Nehring, Assistant Director, University of San Diego
- Areli Albarran, Senior Financial Aid Specialist, Southwestern College
- Rosie Castaneda, Assistant Director University of California, San Diego
- Vonda Garcia, Director, University of California, San Diego
- Jennifer Jackson, Director of Meetings, NASFAA
- Mary Nokes, Exhibits, Advertising & Meetings Coordinator NASFAA
While NASFAA always hosts a welcome reception for first-time attendees and other networking events, we continue to look for creative ways to help first-time attendees connect with colleagues. The 2017 Conference Mentor Task Force is responsible for creating that first-time positive impression.
2017 Conference Mentor Task Force Members
- Sandra Neel, University of Louisville, Chair
- Heather Boutell, Bellarmine University, Commission Director
- Mentors:
- Joan Bailey, University of South Florida
- Amy Berrier, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
- Brenda Burke, University of Utah
- Erika Cox, University of Texas at San Antonio
- Pilar Ezeta, San Diego Community College District
- Vanessa Flowers, Zenith Education Group
- Anita Kermes, California State University, Sacramento
- Donna Kolb, University of Florida
- Stephanie Lawrence, Albany State University
- Mendy Schmerer, University of Oklahoma
- Steering Committee: