Committees:

NYSFAAA was founded on a rich tradition of volunteerism. There are many committees to choose from. Whether you are interested in Government Relations, Mentoring, School Outreach, Novice, or something else, we have a job for you! Show your passion for NYSFAAA's work by volunteering today! 
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• Awards Committee
• Communications/Website Committee
• Conference Committee
• Development Committee
• Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Committee
• Election Committee
• Finance, Audit & Budget Committee
• George Chin Scholarship Committee
• Governance and Ethics Committee
• Government Relations
• Graduate and Professional School and Student Concerns Committee
• Membership Committee
• Mentoring Committee
  
• NOVICE Training
• Statewide Training
• School Outreach and Early Awareness Committee
• Technology, Innovation and Communication

AWARDS COMMITTEE

PURPOSE: To select worthy recipients of Achievement, Service, and other awards established by the Association, and to prepare for the presentation of these awards at the annual conference. To assist the regions with the selection of regional service award recipients, and provide information about the regional awards to the membership at the annual conference.

Dan Robinson, Co-Chair Campus Director of Financial Aid Pace University Email: [email protected]

Scott Khare, Co-Chair Associate Director Student Financial Services and Veteran Affairs Marist College Email: [email protected]

Committee Members: Chair - Kathy Flaherty Region 1 - Troy Martin  Region 2 - Susan Romano Region 3 - Dawn Langdon Region 4 - Bryan Kelly-Austin Region 5 - Robert Zasso Region 6 - Maria Delnnocentiis Region 7 - Debra Evans Region 8 - Robyn Rhyner

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COMMUNICATIONS/WEBSITE COMMITTEE

PURPOSE: To facilitate effective communication between the Association, the membership and the public; and to oversee and make recommendations for creating, publishing, and maintaining an up-to-date, comprehensive website.

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CONFERENCE COMMITTEE(S)

PURPOSE: To plan, organize and execute all facets of the annual conference. There will always be more than one of these committees active at any time, planning in advance for upcoming conferences.

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DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

PURPOSE: To be responsible for the fundraising activities of the Association.

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DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION (DEI) COMMITTEE

PURPOSE:  Is responsible for ensuring the Organization is adhering to their DEI commitment of being a safe space organization for all its members and associates, and provide ongoing education on the topic.  The Committee will actively work to ensure that NYSFAAA provides a platform that is Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive, so all members feel accepted, empowered and safe.

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ELECTION COMMITTEE

PURPOSE: To serve as the Association’s election commission.

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FINANCE, AUDIT AND BUDGET COMMITTEE

PURPOSE: To serve in support of the Treasurer’s accounting and recordkeeping functions, and to establish, present, review and recommend a fiscal year budget for NYSFAAA.

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GEORGE CHIN SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE

PURPOSE: Disseminate scholarship information and applications to all institutions of higher education in New York State. To review all scholarship applications and select the recipient(s) of the NYSFAAA Scholarship. To announce the scholarship recipient(s) and provide press release information. To work with the Development Committee to maximize donations to the NYSFAAA Scholarship Fund.

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GOVERNANCE AND ETHICS COMMITTEE

PURPOSE: The committee is to serve as an advisory committee to the President and Executive Council. It shall maintain the Association’s Statement of Principles; and to create, maintain, and promulgate standards of professional and ethical conduct for the Association and its membership. It shall also provide historical perspective on issues confronting the Association. The Committee is responsible for the Long Range Planning process, periodic review of the By-laws and Policies and Procedures Manual, and continuous monitoring of the activities of the Association to ensure that the Association is acting within the Constitution and By-laws.

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE

PURPOSE: To monitor both federal and state government financial aid activities and to inform and educate the membership.

GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL AND STUDENT CONCERNS COMMITTEE

PURPOSE: To identify and serve the needs of the Association members that work with graduate and professional students.

Patrick Ziegler Campus Partnerships Earnest

BJ Revill Director of Financial Aid & Resident Debt Management Advisor University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry

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MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

PURPOSE: To maximize the membership of the Association.

MENTORING COMMITTEE

PURPOSE: To encourage and support the active involvement of new members in the Association and to assist less-experienced members in growth toward leadership positions within the Association.

NOVICE TRAINING COMMITTEE

PURPOSE: To plan and implement the annual Novice Training Workshop

LaSonya Griggs 2023 Co-Chairperson Higher Education Services Corporation [email protected]

Lucy Villaquiran 2023 Co-Chairperson Associate Director of Financial Aid Compliance Monroe College - Bronx Email: [email protected]

Committee Members: Lucy Villaquiran, Monroe College Kerry Lubold, SUNY Plattsburgh Dan Robinson, Pace University Michael Turner, Higher Education Services Corporation Amy Thompson, St. Joseph's University Renee Nuziato, Suffolk Community College Sue Mead, Retired - Dutchess Community College Adrienne King, Bank Street College of Education Perry Brown, College of Westchester Scott Khare, Marist College Sean Sherwood, SUNY Binghamton Rob Zasso, Dutchess Community College Danielle Emeny, SUNY Upstate Medical University Christopher Johnson, Syracuse University Denise Reis-Strachan, Onondaga Community College

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (Statewide Training)

PURPOSE: To provide, oversee, and coordinate statewide training and professional development opportunities for the membership and other higher education personnel.

SCHOOL OUTREACH AND EARLY AWARENESS COMMITTEE

PURPOSE: To coordinate and implement the efforts of the New York State Financial Aid Administrators Association (NYSFAAA) in a collaborative means designed to provide an awareness of the availability of financial aid options to students, parents, and school administrators. Develop, promote, and implement activities of an outreach nature to students and their families concerning the availability of financial aid and the application process. Educate the public on the options available to save or pay for college. Coordinate activities with other committees as appropriate.

Eugene Rogers, Co-Chair Financial Aid Counselor Molloy University Email: [email protected]	Lisa Simpson, Co-Chair NYS Higher Education Services Corp Email: [email protected]
Amy Thompson, Co-Chair St. Joseph's University Email: [email protected]	Patrick Ziegler Campus Partnerships Earnest

TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION AND COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE

PURPOSE: To facilitate effective communication between the Association, the membership and the public. To ensure that NYSFAAA remains current, relevant and connected by utilizing the most recent technological and innovative methods possible. To assist the Association, its regions and its various committees and other constituents by providing technological means to assist with communication, information dissemination and training efforts.

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