RIASFAA

Rhode Island Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators

Rhode Island Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
PO Box 20234
Cranston, RI 02920
riasfaa@riasfaa.org

Leadership

Leadership Structure

RIASFAA's Leadership consists of the Executive Board which includes President, President Elect, Past President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary.

The Association is also led by several committees.

The members of the Executive Board are elected based on nominations and votes submitted by the membership. Voting is conducted at the June conference and then sworn in.

President- Elect (1 year total term)

The President-Elect shall succeed as President at the end of his or her term as President-Elect, and serve as Past-President for the following year. Total commitment to be a 3 year term.
Preside at all meetings of the Executive Council and of the Association and perform such other duties as pertain to the office of President.
Assist the President with the activities of the Association. In the absence of the President, the President-Elect shall assume the office of the President
May attend the NASFAA Leadership Conference (typically scheduled in February) and enroll in the Association Management track (expenses paid by RIASFAA)
Attend Summer EASFAA Council Meeting (typically scheduled for June and paid for by EASFAA) and provide quarterly RIASFAA updates through EASFAA website

President (1 year total term)

The President shall preside at all meetings of the Executive Council and of the Association and perform such other duties as pertain to the office of President.
Oversees all committees and shall submit an annual report to the Association.
Will review the RIASFAA by-laws for accuracy and reach out to by-laws committee for updates and approval if necessary
Attend Fall and Winter EASFAA council meetings (typically scheduled for October and February and to be paid by EASFAA) and submit quarterly RIASFAA updates through EASFAA website
Attend Spring EASFAA Conference (typically scheduled in May) as the RI Representative (to be paid by EASFAA)
Serve as chair to the conference committee (along with Vice President)
Present “Presidents’ Report” at RIASFAA Conference
Manages Conference Budget (in coordination with Treasurer)
Plan training opportunities twice per year

Past- President (1 year total term)

The Past President will assume the role of President if the President and the President-Elect are no longer available to serve
Provide counsel and training to President using knowledge from previous year
Attend EASFAA Council meetings if both President and President Elect are unavailable

Vice- President (2 year term)

The Vice-President shall serve as a committee member to the annual RIASFAA conference
Coordinates financial aid information nights for the State, as requested by schools within the state
The Vice-President is responsible for the invoicing for the Financial Aid Information Nights and ensuring the payment of the presenters.
Assisting the President with other duties appropriate to the office

Secretary (2 year term)

The Secretary shall be responsible for the records of the Association and of the Executive Council and perform such other duties appropriate to the office as the Executive Council may prescribe.
Responsible for the recording of all minutes of all meetings of the Association and the Executive Council.
Notify the members of the regular and special meetings of the Association at least ten (10) days prior to such meetings
Responsible for updates to the website including yearly membership and committee updates
Send out any RIASFAA communications from the President or other Executive Board members.

Treasurer (2 year term)

The Treasurer shall be responsible for the billing and collection of all membership dues and for receiving and distributing all monies of the Association under policies approved by the Executive Council
Ready whenever required to turn over to the Executive Council all monies, accounts, record books, papers, vouchers and other records pertaining to the office, and shall turn the same over to the successor when elected.
May be bonded at the expense of the Association, the amount to be designated by the Executive Council.
Shall submit a duly audited annual report to the Association.
Required to be part of the Finance committee and will do a yearly budget review with other members of the committee.
Check mailbox (during peak payment times)

Document Revised on August 27, 2019

Past RIASFAA Executive Boards

2018 - 2019

President: Anne McDermott President Elect: Vacant Past President: Shannon Gallagher Vice President: Grace Cruz Treasurer: Joanna Nagelhout Secretary: Melissa Donahue

2017 - 2018

President: Shannon Gallagher President Elect: Anne McDermott Past President: Ed Maroney Vice President: Vacant Treasurer: Joanna Nagelhout Secretary: Melissa Donahue

2016 - 2017

President: Ed Maroney President Elect: Shannon Gallagher Past President: Sandra Oliveira Vice President: Monica Marcotrigiano Treasurer: Stacey Pettella Secretary: Melissa Donahue

2015 - 2016

President: Sandra Oliveira President Elect: Ed Maroney Past President: Ken Ferus Vice President: Monica Marcotrigiano Treasurer: Stacey Pettella Secretary: Melissa Donahue

2014 - 2015

President: Ken Ferus
President Elect: Sandra Oliveira
Past President:Anna Kelly
Vice President: Vacant
Treasurer: Ed Maroney
Secretary:Nelly Hoffens-Vargas

2013 - 2014

President:          Anna Kelly
President Elect:   Ken Ferus
Past President:   Gail Walker
Vice President:    Vacant
Treasurer: Ed Maroney
Secretary:   Nelly Hoffens-Vargas

2012 - 2013

President:          Gail Walker
President Elect:   Anna Kelly
Past President:   Christine Jenkins
Vice President:    Ken Ferus
Treasurer:          Jennifer Dutch
Secretary:   Keirsten Connors

2011 - 2012

President:          Christine Jenkins
President Elect:   Gail Walker
Past President:   Jennifer Cone
Vice President:    Ken Ferus
Treasurer:          Jennifer Dutch
Secretary:     Keirsten Connors

2010 - 2011

President:          Jennifer Cone
President Elect:   Christine Jenkins
Past President:   Diane Usher
Vice President:    Allen Cowett
Treasurer:          Jennifer Dutch
Secretary:          Jim Olick

2009 - 2010

President:          Diane Usher
President Elect:   Jennifer Cone
Vice President:    Allen Cowett
Treasurer:          Jennifer Dutch
Past President:   Andrea Swain
Secretary:          Jim Olick

2008 - 2009

President:          Andrea Swain
President Elect:   Diane Usher
Past President:   Greg Silva
Vice President:    Jennifer Cone
Treasurer:          Noel Simpson
Secretary:          Allen Cowett

Past RIASFAA Presidents

2015-2016, Sandra Oliveira, Providence College

2014-2015, Ken Ferus, Rhode Island College
2013-2014, Anna Kelly, New England Institute of Technology
2012-2013 Gail Walker, RISLA
2011-2012 Christine Jenkins, Community College of RI
2010-2011 Jennifer Cone, Salve Regina
2009-2010 Diane Usher, Roger Williams
2008-2009 Andrea Swain, Johnson & Wales
2007-2008 Greg Silva, Rhode Island Higher Ed
1995-1997 Dave Deblois
1993-1995 John Canning, Providence College
1991-1993 Lynn Fawthrop, Roger Williams University
1989-1991 Russ Woodward, Community College of RI
1987-1989 Herb D'Arcy, Providence College
1985-1987 Jean Eddy, Johnson & Wales College
1983-1985 Herb D'Arcy, Providence College
1981-1983 Harry Amaral, University of Rhode Island
1979-1981 Alan Maynard, Brown University
1977-1979 Earle DeGraphenreid, University of RI
1975-1977 Fred Kenney, Bryant College
1973-1975 William Hurry, Rhode Island College
1971-1973 Rev John Person, Providence College
1969-1971 Thom Brown, Bryant College

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