Voices of NASFAA

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Voices of NASFAA is dedicated to elevating diverse voices within the financial aid community, offering rich perspectives and stories from a wide range of professionals who shape our field.

Explore our episodes to engage with thought leaders, hear personal experiences, and connect with the individuals driving change in our profession. Whether you’re catching up on past discussions or looking forward to live events, Voices of NASFAA is your gateway to meaningful conversations that amplify voices from across our community.

Upcoming Episodes

Brenda Ilojiole
Associate Director of Financial Aid
Bethune-Cookman University

February 7, 2025
12:00 p.m. ET

Past Episodes

Jessica Flogaites

Dr. Jessica Flogaites, FAAC®
Associate Director of Financial Aid
University of Pittsburgh

Cristen Alicea

Cristen Alicea, FAAC®
Director of Financial Assistance
University of the Incarnate Word 

Juan "Chico" Dimas
Juan "Chico" Dimas
Financial Aid Advisor
University of Denver
Silvia Marquez
Executive Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships
University of California, San Diego
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Director of Student Financial Aid
Iowa State University
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Jackie Cottom
Compliance Generalist and Webinar Producer
NASFAA

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Heidi Carl
2024-25 NASFAA National Chair-Elect
Assistant Vice Provost and Executive Director
Purdue University

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Justin Draeger
Former President and CEO
NASFAA

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Kolby Santiago
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
University of Hawaii at Hilo  

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Tiffany Gibbs
Director of Online Compliance Products 
NASFAA  

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Gecko McDowell
Scholarship Coordinator
The College of Western Idaho 

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Daniel Matamoros, FAAC®
Member of the 2021-22 Diversity Leadership Program (DLP) cohort. 
Financial Aid Consultant 
Higher Education Assistance Group, Inc.

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Helen Faith, FAAC®
NASFAA 2023-24 National Chair
Associate Vice Provost for Enrollment and Student Financial Services
University of Virginia

Kristi Jovell, FAAC®
NASFAA 2023-24 National Chair-Elect
Assistant Vice President of Student Financial Services and Enrollment
Middlebury College

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Robert Muhammad
Executive Director of Financial Aid
Howard University 

Danette Burgess, FAAC®
Sr. Associate Director of Scholarships
Howard University

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Traci Spagnoli, FAAC®
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Broward College 

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Alex DeLonis, FAAC®
Associate Dean for Enrollment Management and Director of Financial Aid
Wabash College 

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Darcy Johnson, FAAC®
Assistant Director of Financial Aid Compliance
Washburn University 

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Matt Faludto, FAAC®
Senior Director of Financial Aid
Kirkwood Community College 

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David Downing
NASFAA U Instructor
NASFAA

Want to see what else experts from our community have to say? Check out our Student Aid Perspectives publication. 


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