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2025-2026 ISFAA Committees
Archives Committee
This committee is responsible for maintaining the records of ISFAA for archival purposes.
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Committee Chair
Amber Phillips, FAAC®
ISFAA Secretary
Indiana University Indianapolis
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Members
- Jenifer Heady, Ivy Tech Community College
- Derek Welp, Ivy Tech Community College
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Audit Committee
The committee is responsible for auditing the documentation from the past year treasury to ensure policy and practices were maintained.
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Committee Chair
Lauren Greider, FAAC®
ISFAA President-Elect
Indiana University Indianapolis
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Members
- Kelly McGuire, Trine University
- Charlette Sauders, Grace College
- Sara Lambie, FAAC®, Indiana University
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Budget and Finance Committee
This committee is responsible for monitoring the ISFAA budget, financial statements, and investment decisions.
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Committee Chair
Nathan Lohr, FAAC®
ISFAA Immediate Past Treasurer
Purdue University
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Members
- Colby Shank, FAAC®, Ivy Tech Community College
- Lauren Greider, FAAC®, Indiana University Indianapolis
- Casey Trela, FAAC®, Ivy Tech Community College
- Amanda Fishman, FAAC®, Butler University
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Bylaws Committee
The committee is responsible for reviewing the ISFAA Bylaws and suggesting updates to ensure the most up-to-date practices of the organization.
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Committee Chair
Lauren Greider, FAAC®
ISFAA President-Elect
Indiana University Indianapolis
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Members
- Kelly McGuire, Trine University
- Charlette Sauders, Grace College
- Sara Lambie, FAAC®, Indiana University
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College Goal Sunday Committee
The committee is responsible for organizing and planning statewide college Goal Sunday efforts.
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Committee Co-Chair
Bill Wozniak
INvestEd
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Committee Co-Chair
Michael McClure
Vincennes University
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Members
- Caleb Fendrich, FAAC®, Ivy Tech Community College
- Karen Bautista, University of Notre Dame
- Lisa Bridgewater, FAAC®, IU Indianapolis
- Tracie Hobson, Ivy Tech Community College
- Sue Allmon, ProEducation Solutions LLC
- Matthew Krieg, INvestEd
- Rachel McHenry, INvestEd
- Jeff Sustarsic, Franklin College
- Kim Thalmann, Purdue University
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Conference Planning Committee
This committee is responsible for organizing and planning the Annual Conference, including physical arrangements, cost estimations, registration process, establishing a theme, scheduling topics, and recruiting presenters.
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Committee Co-Chair
Julie Wonderlin, FAAC®
Ivy Tech Community College
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Committee Co-Chair
Kim Heldt
Vincennes University
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Members
- Megan Watson, FAAC®, Indiana University Indianapolis
- Kristie Watson, Ivy Tech Community College
- Toni Brown, Purdue University
- Vickie Montgomery, FAAC®, Ivy Tech Community College
- Sarah Glener, Franklin College
- Amber Phillips, FAAC®, Indiana University Indianapolis
- Kady Finnerty, Ivy Tech Community College
- Santwinaa Nunez, University of Indianapolis
- Tamara Runyan, FAAC®, Ivy Tech Community College
- Donette Downing, Sallie Mae
- Barbara Auman, Ivy Tech Community College
- Michelle Rogers, Indiana Commission for Higher Education
- Claudia Saenz, Ivy Tech Community College
- Ann Crozier, Butler University
- Beth Kemper, Ivy Tech Community College
- Lynn Roberson, Vincennes University
- Abby Clifton, Indiana University Indianapolis
- Ann Crozier, Butler University
- Beth Kemper, Ivy Tech Community College
- Lynn Roberson, Vincennes University
- Abby Clifton, Indiana University
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Directors' Day Committee
This committee is responsible for planning and organizing ISFAA's first annual Director's Day event for financial aid office principals.
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Committee Co-Chair
Kathy Ramsey, FAAC®
Ivy Tech Community College
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Committee Co-Chair
Melissa Smurdon
Butler University
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Members
- Donna Ring, Indiana State University
- Colby Shank, FAAC®, Ivy Tech Community College
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Financial Aid Outreach Committee
This committee coordinates high school counselor workshops and other financial aid outreach events in coordination with the Indiana Commission for Higher Education and other statewide stakeholders.
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Committee Co-Chair
Bill Wozniak
INvestEd
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Committee Co-Chair
Santwinaa Nunez
University of Indianapolis
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Members
- Caleb Fendrich, FAAC®, Ivy Tech Community College
- Brenda Marion, Ivy Tech Community College
- Sara Monday, Indiana State University
- Emily Wheeler, Indiana University Kokomo
- Joseph Moore, Ivy Tech Community College
- Heidi Carl, Purdue University
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Fundraising Committee
This committee is responsible for identifying and implementing additional sources of revenue to support the mission of ISFAA, including through ISFAA merchandise sales and fundraising events.
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Committee Co-Chair
Sara Lambie, FAAC®
Indiana University
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Committee Co-Chair
Donette Downing
Sallie Mae
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Members
- Deb Gossman, College Ave
- Julie Boyce, Indiana State University
- Patt McCafferty, Ivy Tech Community College
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Governmental Relations Committee
The committee is responsible to educate the ISFAA membership about the legislative process, encourage the membership to effectively express their professional opinion related to creation and modification of legislation, and provide important legislative information to the ISFAA members.
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Committee Chair
Sarah Soper
ISFAA Vice President for Governmental Relations
Indiana University
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Members
- Colby Shank, FAAC®, Ivy Tech Community College
- Heidi Carl, Purdue University
- Maralee Clayton, Ball State University
- Melissa Smurdon, Butler University
- Nathan Lohr, Purdue University
- Robert Sommers, Taylor University
- Bill Wozniak, INvestEd
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Leadership Development Committee
This committee is responsible for organizing and planning leadership events and a mentoring program dedicated to increasing leadership skills and member involvement in ISFAA.
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Committee Co-Chair
Garnet Tipton
Hanover College
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Committee Co-Chair
Ron Herrell, FAAC®
Purdue University Fort Wayne
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Members
- Les Cintron, FAAC®, Ivy Tech Community College
- Elizabeth DeMay, Purdue University
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Long Range Site Committee
This committee investigates possible meeting sites for ISFAA events such as the Incoming Executive Committee Retreat and the Annual Conference, and negotiate services and facilities to be provided.
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Committee Chair
Kevin Jacobs
Indiana University Bloomington
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Members
- Megan Watson, FAAC®, Indiana University Indianapolis
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Membership Committee
The membership committee is responsible for the recruitment and retention of the membership.
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Committee Co-Chair
Cara Short
Butler University
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Committee Co-Chair
Cindi Sabo-Jones, FAAC®
Indiana University Northwest
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Members
- Monique Ware, FAAC®, Ivy Tech Community College
- Rachelle Sorg, Manchester University
- Josephine Gomez, Ivy Tech Community College
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Newsletter Committee
This committee is responsible for the creation and publication of the ISFAA newsletter.
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Committee Chair
Matt Krieg
INvestEd
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Members
- Monique Ware, FAAC®, Ivy Tech Community College
- ReAnne May, FAAC®, Ivy Tech Community College
- Bill Wozniak, INvestEd
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Pat Wilson Scholarship Committee
This committee is charged with creating a dynamic and robust fundraising strategy for the Pat Wilson Scholarship Fund, which includes a fundraising function at the annual conference.
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Committee Co-Chair
Kelly McGuire
Trine University
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Committee Co-Chair
Steve Quiesser
Student Connections
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Members
- Deb Gossman, College Ave
- Vicky Crippen-Lake, Ivy Tech Community College
- Daana Young, Ivy Tech Community College
- Sarah Owen, Ivy Tech Community College
- Nina Loesch, Ivy Tech Community College
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Sponsorships Committee
This committee solicits financial support from various vendors to help support the mission of ISFAA.
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Committee Chair
Raina Chezem
ELM Resources
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Members
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Student Access and Impact Committee
This committee will serve as a resource to raise awareness, foster meaningful dialogue, and promote practical strategies that improve outcomes for the students who need our support the most. It will also develop and share ideas, tools, and resources to help financial aid professionals effectively serve their student populations.
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Committee Co-Chair
Michelle Short, FAAC®
Ivy Tech Community College
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Committee Co-Chair
Veronica Gallardo
Purdue University Northwest
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Members
- Monique Ware, FAAC®, Ivy Tech Community College
- Kevin Marler, Ivy Tech Community College
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Support Staff Workshop Committee
This committee is responsible for planning and hosting the annual ISFAA Support Staff Workshop.
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Committee Co-Chair
Cordell Chenault
Ivy Tech Community College
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Committee Co-Chair
Abby Clifton
Indiana University Indianapolis
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Members
- Les Cintron, FAAC®, Ivy Tech Community College
- Jeremiah Johnson, IU Bloomington
- Vicki Strack, Ivy Tech Community College
- Hannah Thomas-Gantar, Ivy Tech Community College
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Training Committee
This committee is responsible for organizing training opportunities for ISFAA membership, including NASFAA Credential training events, Certified Financial Aid Administrator preparation workshops, and other training opportunities.
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Committee Co-Chair
Robert Sommers
Taylor University
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Committee Co-Chair
Courtney Knauff, FAAC®
Indiana University Indianapolis
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Members
- Les Cintron, FAAC®, Ivy Tech Community College
- Angel McAllister, Indiana Commission for Higher Education
- Paul Friebus, FAAC®, Ivy Tech Community College
- Kelly Lally, FAAC®, Ivy Tech Community College
- Daelynn Moore, Indiana University Indianapolis
- Bennett Gallivan, Ivy Tech Community College
- Michael Scott, Ivy Tech Community College
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Website Committee
The committee is responsible for the management of the ISFAA website and other related electronic resources.
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Committee Chair
Michele Maskell, FAAC®
Ivy Tech Community College
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Members
- Monique Ware, FAAC®, Ivy Tech Community College
- Ken Mennell, Vincennes University
- Russell Tragesser, Purdue University
- Keith Chezem, Ivy Tech Community College
- Jeff Sustarsic, Franklin College
- Hannah Thomas-Gantar, Ivy Tech Community College
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