"Melanie Storey will take over as president and CEO of the $11M-revenue National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, effective May 1. She will succeed Justin Draeger, who stepped down in June 2024 after 14 years at the helm," CEO Updates writes.

... "'Many in the financial aid community are already familiar with Melanie and her unwavering support for financial aid professionals,' said Sharon Oliver, chair of the Presidential Search Committee. 'Throughout her career, Melanie has been a steadfast advocate for students and financial aid policy. I am confident she will bring this same dedication to our shared mission in her new role as President and CEO of NASFAA.'"

"Storey will join NASFAA from the Federal Student Aid Office of the U.S. Department of Education, where she has spent the past five years. Most recently, she served as director of policy implementation and oversight. Previously, she was senior director of higher education and student aid policy at The College Board. She also spent 12 years at the American Council on Education, where she was director of national initiatives."

"She has bachelor’s degrees in economics and public policy from Smith College and a master’s degree in public affairs from the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin."

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Publication Date: 3/26/2025