Jill Desjean
Senior Policy Analyst, NASFAA
Jill Desjean is the senior policy analyst at the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators. In her role, Jill interprets federal student aid legislation and regulations for NASFAA’s members, works with NASFAA’s members to develop policy recommendations, and provides feedback to policymakers on legislative and regulatory proposals. Prior to joining NASFAA in 2016, Jill enjoyed a 20-year career in financial aid administration, having held roles in the financial aid offices at Tufts University School of Medicine, MIT, Brandeis University, and the College of the Holy Cross in Massachusetts, as well as The New School in New York City. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the College of the Holy Cross. Jill joined NASFAA in 2016 and now lives in Maryland with her husband and three children. Outside of work Jill enjoys running, skiing, reading and baking.