The month of March is designated as National Women's History Month. In celebration, NASFAA is looking back at the amazing women who have contributed to the association, the field of financial aid, and students across the country.

Voices of NASFAA: Women's History Month

Watch a replay of our conversation with Danielle Hayden, Keri Gilbert, Kemmoree Duncombe, and Gena Boling, as they discuss their careers and Women's History Month. 

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Ladies Night: Empowering Women in Financial Aid and Beyond

• Definitions and data related to women in leadership
• Perception Management
• Being a Girl's Girl
• Claiming Achievements

NASFAA 2024 Conference Session Handout

National Chairs

Helen Faith, FAAC® 2023-24 National Chair	Kristi Jovell, FAAC® 2024-25 National Chair	Heidi Carl 2025-26 National Chair	Angela Johnson 2026-27 National Chair

Browse through our full list of past national chairs to discover more women who have led our association.   

Award Winners

NASFAA recognizes outstanding individuals each year at its National Conference for their contributions to the profession with a series of awards. Last year, women took home the Allan W. Purdy Distinguished Service Award, Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Meritorious Achievement Award for which members were nominated for their never-ending work to better the lives of students.

NASFAA MVPs

NASFAA's Most Valuable Professional is a series that features a brief Q&A with a different NASFAA member every couple of weeks. Take a look back at the host of inspiring women that we've featured over the years, and read about the challenges they overcame in their careers in financial aid. You can also send us the names of potential future MVPs and a short note about why you're nominating them to [email protected].