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Sessions & Speakers

U.S. Department of Education Federal Update

Session Type:

General Session

Tracks:

None
The U.S. Department of Education (ED) will present information and updates about Title IV activities and initiatives, including information about ED’s regulatory efforts, major operational updates, and reminders.

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Saturday, July 1

8:30 am - 9:30 am

Ballroom 20ABCD

Session Speakers

Gregory Martin

Gregory Martin

Director, Policy Development Group, Office of Postsecondary Education
U.S. Department of Education

Sector: Unspecified

Greg currently serves as the director of the Policy Development Group in the Office of Postsecondary Education. From 1990 to 1995 he was an institutional review specialist. He then served as a training officer from 1995 until 2014 before starting with the Office of Postsecondary Education.
Melanie Storey

Melanie Storey

Director, Policy Implementation & Oversight
U.S. Department of Education

Sector: Unspecified

Melanie joined the U.S. Department of Education’s office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) in March 2020 and in May 2022 became the director of FSA’s office of Policy Implementation and Oversight (PIO). PIO advises FSA on higher education policy to ensure that operations are considered in policy development and, once enacted, that policy is implemented to meet intended goals. Melanie is currently leading FSA’s policy implementation of the FAFSA Simplification Act and FUTURE Act. Prior to joining FSA, Melanie led a wide range of policy-focused activities related to higher education and student financial aid at the College Board. She also served as the director of national initiatives at the American Council on Education (ACE), which is the national organization that represents college and university presidents and chancellors. In that role, she provided strategic research and analytical support to ACE’s government relations leadership team and served as the primary staff liaison for several blue-ribbon commissions.

Session Moderator

Justin Draeger

Justin Draeger

President and CEO
NASFAA

Sector: Unspecified

Justin is president and CEO of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators. He serves as the primary voice of NASFAA and as the liaison between the association members, the U.S. Congress, federal agencies and the media. Most of Justin's career has been devoted to assisting disadvantaged populations achieve their educational goals and better their communities. Since 2002, Justin has been engaged in either administering, interpreting, communicating, or developing student financial aid policy. His prior experiences include working as a financial aid director, regulatory and policy analyst, and spokesperson. He has held senior positions overseeing government relations, communications, and policy work. Justin has testified in multiple Congressional hearings on student financial aid, college access, student loan policy, and the interplay between federal agencies and colleges and universities. He is frequently quoted in the press and has appeared on The Today Show on NBC, National Public Radio, APM's Marketplace, Fox Business News, CNBC, and C-SPAN, and is often quoted in national news outlets. Justin serves on several boards of directors that promote health and education. He earned his undergraduate from Brigham Young University and his MBA from Baker College. Justin lives in Fairfax, Virginia with his wife and three children.



Note: Speaker and moderator information is self-reported.