PASFAA Awards
Life Membership
One of the highest awards PASFAA has to bestow upon an individual is that of Life Membership. The award is given to individuals who have made an outstanding and sustained contribution to student financial aid. No one may receive the award more than once. Nominations may be made by any member of the Association. Nominations are reviewed by PASFAA Executive Council. Life Membership is awarded upon approval by a majority of the PASFAA Executive Council, given at the annual conference and recognized with a plaque. The “Honorary” designation applies to individuals who are not eligible to be Regular members of the Association at the time of the award. In accordance with Article III of PASFAA’s Constitution, Regular membership shall be limited to persons employed by institutions of post-secondary education located within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania who are responsible for the administration of student financial aid and/or having the authority to award aid.
- Linda Anderson, Past Vice President of PASFAA
Director of Financial Aid
Carnegie Mellon University - Bonnie Lee Behm, Past President of PASFAA
Director, Financial Assistance
Villanova University - Marian V. Bonney
Director of Financial Aid
University of Pittsburgh - William Burke, Past President of PASFAA
Director of Financial Aid
The University of Scranton - Colleen Coudriet, Past President of PASFAA
Director of Financial Aid
The Pennsylvania State University, World Campus - Representative Charlie Dent (Honorary)
U. S. House of Representatives - Cheryl DePaolis, Past President of PASFAA
Director of Financial Aid
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary - Gregory L. Gearhart, Past President of PASFAA
Director of Financial Aid
Messiah College - Representative William Goodling (Honorary)
U. S. House of Representatives - Dr. Kenneth Grugel, Past President of PASFAA
Director of Financial Aid
Clarion University of Pennsylvania - Patty Hladio, Past President of PASFAA
Director of Financial Aid
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania - Joan Holleran, PASFAA Newsletter Editor 1997-2008, PASFAA volunteer for more than 25 years
Associate Director of State Grant Programs
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania - Lucretia (Lucky) Hill, former Director of Financial Aid at Keystone Junior College & Lackawanna Junior College
Owner of Hill Associates - William A. Irwin, Past President of PASFAA
Past President of EASFAA and NASFAA
Director of Financial Aid Emeritus, Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania - Samuel Johnson (Honorary)
Deputy Director for Federal & Public Relations
The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) - Mary Beth Kelly (Honorary)
Special Assistant to the Executive VP, State and Federal Programs
The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) - Rachael L. Lohman, Past President of PASFAA (Honorary)
Past President of EASFAA and NASFAA
Retired from The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) - Gary Means, Past President of PASFAA
Director of Financial Aid
Westmoreland County Community College - Dallas Martin (Honorary)
President, National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) - Mary Miller, Past President of PASFAA (Honorary)
Senior Vice President, Education Services Group
The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) - Scott Miller (Honorary)
Director of Federal Relations
The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) - George Murdoch, First President of PASFAA
Director of Financial Aid
Indiana University of Pennsylvania - James Preston (Honorary)
President and CEO
The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) - Robert Quinn
The Pennsylvania State University
Creator of FINAID-L - P. Vincent “Vince” Racculia (Honorary)
Executive Vice President
The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) - Donald V. Raley, Past President of PASFAA
Director of Financial Aid
Dickinson College - Kenneth R. Reeher (Honorary)
Executive Director
The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) - Renee Saleh, Past President of PASFAA
Director of Financial Aid
Northampton Community College - Gary Smith (Honorary)
Senior Vice President
The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) - Sally Stroup (Honorary)
Minority Chief of Staff
House Education & Labor Committee - Daniel M. Wray (Honorary designation converted to Regular by Executive Council in 2022)
Account Executive, PA Forward Private Student Loan Program
The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) - Christine A. Zuzack, Past President of PASFAA (Honorary)
Vice President, State Grant and Special Programs
The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)
The Daniel M. Wray Epic Lifetime Achievement Award
Along with Life Membership, one of the highest awards PASFAA has to bestow upon an individual is the Daniel M. Wray Epic Lifetime Achievement Award. Intended for members with at least 15 years of documented accomplishments and sustained high-impact engagement within the association. Individuals may demonstrate eligibility in the following ways: (1) By developing influential tools, events, or frameworks used to advance or sustain the organization; (2) By making meaningful contributions intended to spark volunteerism and engagement; (3) By contributing countless hours and expertise to build or increase sustainability of the association by mentoring others, researching options & opportunities, and/or leading high-return programs. Nominations may be made by any member of the Association. Recipient(s) must be approved by a majority vote of the Executive Council. Award given at the annual conference and recognized with a plaque.
Inaugural award, given at PASFAA’s Annual Conference 2022:
- Daniel M. Wray
Account Executive, PA Forward Private Student Loan Program
The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)
Distinguished Service Award
The Distinguished Service Award was created to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to PASFAA through their leadership, activities, and/or research in financial aid. The award recognizes service to the Association over an extended period of professional involvement, not a single event or activity, and is presented to an individual at the annual conference. No one may receive the award more than once. Awarded only at such times as a suitable recipient is identified. The Immediate Past President solicits nominations for this award from four immediate past award recipients and submits nominations to Executive Council for review/approval. Approval by a majority of the Executive Council is necessary. This award is not intended as recognition for PASFAA officers for their service in office. It is given at the annual conference and recognized with a plaque.
- Julianne Louttit – 2024
Director of Financial Aid
Butler County Community College - Dr. Kimberly McCurdy – 2023
Director, Bureau of Postsecondary and Adult Education
PA Department of Education - Alyssa Dobson – 2022
Director of Financial Aid
Slippery Rock University of PA - Keri Neidig – 2020
Director of Business Development
Sallie Mae - Cheryl DePaolis – 2019
Director of Financial Aid
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary - Marykay Klara – 2018
Senior Associate Director of Financial Assistance
Villanova University - Melissa Ibanez – 2017
Director of Financial Aid
University of Pittsburgh – Bradford - Linda Anderson – 2016
Retired/Director of Financial Aid
Carnegie Mellon University - Carolyn A. Julian – 2015
Student Aid Adviser
The Pennsylvania State University – Harrisburg - Dr. David Pearlman – 2014
Director of Student Aid
The Pennsylvania State University – Altoona - Daniel M. Wray – 2013
Higher Education Access Partner – South Central Region
The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) - Tonya R. (Anthony) Hsiung – 2012
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Franklin & Marshall College - Greg Gearhart – 2011
Director of Financial Aid
Messiah College - Patty Hladio – 2010
Director of Financial Aid
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania - Julie Salem – 2009
Western Regional Manager
The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) - Joan Holleran – 2008
Associate Director of Financial Aid
Kutztown University - Gary A. Means – 2007
Director of Financial Aid
Westmoreland County Community College - Kenneth E. Grugel – 2006
Director of Financial Aid
Clarion University of Pennsylvania - Sheila E. Checkoway – 2005
Vice President
Key Education Resources - William R. Burke – 2004
Director of Financial Aid
University of Scranton - Bonnie Lee Behm – 2003
Director of Financial Aid
Villanova University - P. Vincent Racculia – 2002
Executive Vice President, State Grant & Federal Programs
The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) - Georgia K. Prell – 2001
Director of Financial Aid
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania - Betty Davis – 2000
Assistant Dean of Financial Aid
Community College of Allegheny County - John Pergolin – 1999
Director of Financial Aid
St. Joseph’s University - Christine A. Zuzack – 1998
Associate Director of Financial Aid
Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Gary D. Smith – 1997
Senior Vice President for State and Federal Programs
The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) - Mary Andrews Miller – 1996
Director of Financial Aid
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania - Rachael L. Lohman – 1995
Director of Financial Aid
Wilkes University - Donald V. Raley – 1994
Director of Financial Aid
Dickinson College - William A. Irwin – 1993
Director of Financial Aid
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania - Barry McCarty – 1992
Director of Financial Aid
Lafayette College - J. Patrick Hayes – 1991
Assistant Vice President
PNC Education Loan Center - Renee Saleh – 1990
Director of Financial Aid
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania - Catherine Kratzer – 1989
Director of Financial Aid
Northampton Area Community College - Vincent Femia – 1988
Director of Financial Aid
Villanova University
Leadership Award
The Leadership Award was created to recognize an individual who has provided outstanding leadership to the Association. This award may be received more than once. Nominations may be made by any member of the Association. Nominees are reviewed by the PASFAA Executive Council. Recipient(s) must be approved by a majority vote of the Executive Council. (This award is not intended to recognize the President of the Association for her/his year in office.). Given at the annual conference and recognized with a plaque.
- Julianne Louttit – 2024
Director of Financial Aid
Butler County Community College - Robin Hall – 2023
Director of Financial Aid and Budget
Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences - Michelle Pretopapa – 2022
Senior Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Larafyette College - Linda Anderson – 2021
Retired – Director of Financial Aid
Carnegie Mellon University - Melony Ohalek – 2021
Director, Relationship Management
Sallie Mae - Daniel M. Wray – 2021
Account Executive, PA Forward Private Student Loan Program
The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) - Technology Committee – 2020
Chair, David Eber, Carnegie Mellon University-Heinz College
Joe Alaimo, Rosemont College
Jamie Kosh, The Pennsylvania State University
Dan Weigle, PHEAA – PA Forward Student Loans
Daniel M. Wray, PHEAA – PA Forward Student Loans - David Eber – 2019
Executive Director of Admissions and Financial Aid
Carnegie Mellon University – Heinz College - Linda W. Ebel – 2018
Financial Aid Director
Citizens School of Nursing - Kelly Liocano – 2018
Senior Associate Director
Ashland University - Daniel M. Wray – 2017
Higher Education Access Partner – South Central Region
The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) - Laura Papcunik – 2016
Associate Director of Financial Aid
Saint Francis University - Betty A. Casale – 2015
Director of Financial Aid
Carnegie Mellon University – Tepper School of Business - Amy L. Dullinger – 2015
Financial Aid Manager
Lancaster County Career & Technology Center - Amanda Scheler – 2014
AVP/Campus Relations Manager
PNC Bank - Patty Zink – 2014
Financial Aid & Admissions Officer
The Washington Hospital School Of Nursing - Stacy Schenk – 2013
Director of Financial Aid
Mount Aloysius College - Carolyn Julian – 2012
Student Aid Adviser, VA Coordinator
The Pennsylvania State University – Harrisburg - Colleen W. Coudriet – 2011
Financial Aid Advisor
DuBois Business College - Ragan Griffin – 2010
Associate Director of Financial Aid
Clarion University of Pennsylvania - 2009 – No Award Given
- Brandi Darr – 2008
Director of Financial Aid
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg - Tonya R. Anthony – 2007
Federal Grants Coordinator
Millersville University of Pennsylvania - Sheryle A. Proper – 2006
Director of Financial Aid
Allegheny College - MaryKay Klara – 2005
Associate Director of Financial Assistance
Villanova University - Mary C. Kosin – 2004
Director of Financial Aid
Luzerne County Community College - Scott E. Miller – 2004
Federal Relations Director
The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) - Barbara L. Schmitt – 2003
Director of Financial Aid
Johnson College - Kenneth E. Grugel – 2002
Director of Financial Aid
Clarion University of PA - Julie A. Salem – 2001
Director, Student Financial Aid
University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown - Sally Ann McCrea – 1999
Counselor, Financial Aid
Harrisburg Area Community College
Emerging Leader Award
The Emerging Leader Award will be made to an individual(s) who, within approximately five years of entering the profession, has demonstrated consistent service to and involvement in PASFAA and its projects. Examples of service and involvement include: committee membership, assistance with the PASFAA post, presenter or moderator at conference or training programs, presenter or registrar at Counselor Workshops, etc. No one may receive this award more than once. Nominees for the award must be current Active or Associate PASFAA members. Nominations may be made by any member of the Association. Recipient(s) must be approved by a majority vote of the Executive Council. Award given at the annual conference and recognized with a plaque.
- Hannah Brown – 2024
Director of Financial Aid, Marywood University
Private Sector Representative - Christopher J. Curtis – 2023
PASFAA Events Coordinator Chair, 2022-2023
Incoming PASFAA Technology Committee Chair for 2023-2024 - Katrina Kelly – 2023
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
West Chester University of PA - Jesse Randall – 2022
Enrollment Systems Analyst
Ursinus College - Jared Menghini – 2021
Executive Director of Student Financial Services
Wilkes University - Morgan Boddorf – 2021
Assistant Director of Student Financial Aid
Carnegie Mellon University - Michelle Pretopapa – 2021
Senior Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Lafayette College - Stephanie Schrift – 2020
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Saint Francis University - Arianna Mears – 2019
Assistant Director & Campus Employment Coordinator
Delaware Valley University - Regina M. Brinza – 2018
Financial Aid & Admissions Administrator
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine - Rebecca Schreiber-Reis – 2018
Director of Admissions and Financial Aid
Pennsylvania State University (The) – Dickinson School of Law - Michelle Jackson – 2017
Associate Director of Financial Aid for Operations and Compliance
University of Pittsburgh - Kelly Liocano – 2016
Assistant Director of SFS
Mercyhurst University - Shelby M. Smith – 2015
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Lafayette College - Henry Crawford – 2014
Financial Aid Counselor
Robert Morris University - Meghan Petsko – 2014
Associate Director
Villanova University - Alyssa Dobson – 2013
Interim Director of Financial Aid
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania - Steven Miller – 2013
Financial Aid Administrator
Conemaugh School of Nursing & Allied Heath - Kim Uphold – 2013
Financial Aid and Records Assistant
Reading Area Community College - Sue Bloom – 2012
Director of Financial Aid
University of Pittsburgh – Titusville - Joni L. Trovato – 2011
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown - Cathy Poiesz – 2010
Senior Financial Aid Counselor/Coordinator of Loan Processing
Messiah College - Denise Nuccio – 2010
Financial Aid and Enrollment Generalist
Montgomery County Community College - Mysti Dinger – 2009
Student Services Coordinator
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Academy of Culinary Arts - Michael DeGroft – 2008
Director of Financial Aid
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology - Jonathan D. Kirby – 2007
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
The University of Scranton - Jamie S. Kosh – 2006
Associate Director of Financial Aid
Saint Francis University - Patty Cegelka – 2005
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
University of Scranton (The) - Sheryle A. Proper – 2004
Associate Director of Financial Aid
Allegheny College - Donna Cerza – 2003
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
College Misericordia - Brian K. Blackburn – 2002
Financial Aid Counselor
Widener University - Jennifer S. Liedtka – 2001
Associate Director of Financial Aid
Lebanon Valley College - Elizabeth McCloud – 2000
Associate Director of Financial Aid
Elizabethtown College
PASFAA President's Award
The President’s Award is given to an individual or individuals who worked to provide leadership and/or service to the association over the last year and whose actions have helped to advance the goals and objectives of the association for that period of time. This award may be received more than once. The recipient(s) of the award will be selected by the President and the recipient(s) will be presented with a plaque at the annual conference.
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- William “Bill” Burke – 2024
Retired Director of Financial Aid
The University of Scranton - Colleen Coudriet – 2023
Director of Financial Aid
The Pennsylvania State University – World Campus - Amy Terkowski – 2022
Assistant Director of Student Financial Services
Wilkes University - Matt Stokan – 2021
Director of Financial Aid
Waynesburg University - Linda Ebel – 2021
Director of Financial Aid
Citizens School of Nursing - Katrina DelGrosso – 2020
Head of Mid-Atlantic Campus and Event Development
College Ave Student Loans - Melony Ohalek – 2019
Director of Relationship Management
Sallie Mae
- William “Bill” Burke – 2024
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- Historian Committee – 2018
Joseph Alaimo
Linda M. Anderson
Regina M. Brinza
William R. Burke
Gregory L. Gearhart
Joan L. Holleran
Margaret F. Hynosky
Gary A. Means
Arianna E. Mears
Mary E. Miller
Clarke M. Paine
Rebecca Schreiber-Reis
Heidi Sisson
Daniel M. Wray
Sherry A. Youtz
Christine A. Zuzack - Stacy Schenk – 2017
Director of Financial Aid
Mount Aloysius College - Daniel M. Wray – 2017
Higher Education Access Partner – South Central Region
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) - Joe Alaimo – 2016
Director Of Financial Aid
LaSalle University - Tonya Hsiung – 2016
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Franklin & Marshall College - Melissa J. Ibanez – 2015
Director of Financial Aid
University of Pittsburg – Bradford - Alyssa Dobson – 2014
Director of Financial Aid
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania - Richard Esposito – 2013
Director of Financial Aid
Duquesne University - George Santucci – 2013
Director of Financial Aid
Saint Vincent College - Linda Anderson – 2012
University Director of Student Financial Aid
Carnegie Mellon University - David P. Pearlman – 2011
Director of Student Aid
Penn State at Altoona - Mary Kosin – 2010
Director of Financial Aid
Luzerne County Community College - Keri Neidig – 2009
Senior Account Executive
SallieMae - Kathryn Griffith – 2008
Former Training Manager at AES - Mary Ellen Duffy – 2007
Director of Financial Aid
Albright College - Scott E. Miller – 2007
Federal Relations Director
AES - Daniel M. Wray – 2006
Director of School Relations
College Loan Corporation - Marijo Elias – 2005
Coordinator Freshmen Financial Aid
King’s College - Julianne E. Louttit – 2004
Associate Director of Financial Aid
Butler County Community College - Gary A. Means – 2004
Director of Financial Aid
Westmoreland County Community College - Sheree Fetcho – 2003
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
California University of PA - Jean M. Walker – 2002
Director of Financial Aid
Butler County Community College - George M. Gerhart – 2001
Aid Representative
Penn State University – Shenango Campus - M. Clarke Paine – 2000
Director of Financial Aid
Elizabethtown College - Ronald Dawson – 2000
Associate Director of Financial Aid
Philadelphia University - Joan Holleran – 1999
Assistant Director
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania - George Walter – 1998
Director of Financial Aid
Villanova University - Ruth Cramer – 1998
Director of Financial Aid
Wilson College - Christine A. Zuzack – 1997
Associate Director of Financial Aid
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
- Historian Committee – 2018
Team Award
The Team Award is given to a PASFAA committee, task force, special project group or other group that has gone above and beyond in their service to PASFAA during the past year. This award may be received more than once. Nominations may be made by any member of the Association. Recipient(s) must be approved by a majority vote of the Executive Council. Award given at the annual conference and recognized with a plaque.
- Government Relations Committee – 2024
Ryan Jensema — PASFAA Vice President and Chair — Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
Alycia DiNardo: Villanova University
Ashling O’Connor: Ursinus College
Alyssa Dobson: Slippery Rock University
Emiyaril Alvarez: Millersville University
Hillary Saylor Schulze: Alvernia University
Kenyon Cattell: The Pennsylvania State University
Nick Hinkle: Carnegie Mellon University
Stella Smith: Butler County Community College
Cheri Lindsay: Temple University - Government Relations Committee – 2023
Ryan Jensema — PASFAA Vice President and Chair — Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
Alycia DiNardo: Villanova University
Ashling O’Connor Ursinus College
Alyssa Dobson: Slippery Rock University
Emiyaril Alvarez: Millersville University
Kenyan Cattell: Penn State University
Regina Brinza: University of Pittsburgh Medical School
Jonathan Kirby: University of Scranton-member.
Shelby Maguire: Lafyette College
Stella Smith: Butler County Community College
Cheri Lindsay: Temple University - Spring Training Subcommittee – 2022
Daniel Weigle — Chair — PHEAA’s PA Forward Student Loan Program
Fiona Davenport, Cairn University
Evelyn Disla-Hernandez, DeSales University
Katrina Delgrosso, CollegeAve Student Loans
Cheri Lindsay, Temple University
LeRoy Spicer, South Hills School of Business and Technology
Melissa Walsh, Delaware Valley University
Heather Ledezma, PNC Student Loans
Erin Dixon, Penn State
Linda Pacewicz, PHEAA’s PA Forward Private Student Loan Program
Daniel M. Wray, PHEAA’s PA Forward Private Student Loan Program - Website Coordinator Subcommittee – 2021
Daniel M. Wray — Chair — PHEAA’s PA Forward Student Loan Program
Jamie Kosh, Penn State – University Park
Joe Alaimo, Gwynedd Mercy University
Cheri Lindsay, Temple University
Cassie Drogose, Temple University
Katrina Delgrosso, CollegeAve Student Loans
Beck Gusler, University of the Arts
Brian Beighley, University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg
Sonya Mann-McFarlane, PHEAA
Mary Miller, Retired
Jared Menghini, Wilkes University - Conference Committee – 2020
Stephanie Schrift — Chair — Saint Francis UniversityJoni Trovato, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Daniel M. Wray, PHEAA – PA Forward Student Loans
Crystal Ondrick, University of Scranton
Laura Helmich – First United Bank & Trust
Margaret Barton – Point Park University
Keri Neidig – Sallie Mae - Technology Committee – 2019
David Eber — Chair — Carnegie Mellon University
Dan Weigle, PHEAA’s PA Forward Private Student Loan Program
Daniel M. Wray, PHEAA’s PA Forward Private Student Loan Program
Jamie Kosh, Penn State University
Elizabeth Rihl Lewinsky, St. Joseph’s University
Michael Ulicny, Carnegie Mellon University
Thomas Pinkl, LaSalle University - Government Relations Committee – 2018
Alyssa A. Dobson — Chair — Slippery Rock University of PA
Regina M. Brinza, University of Pittsburgh
Linda W. Ebel, Citizens School of Nursing
John J. Falleroni, Duquesne University
Dr. Kimberly J. McCurdy, PHEAA
Scott E. Miller, PHEAA
Donna M. Wilkoski, Bucks County Community College
Shelby M. Smith, Lafayette College
Hero Award
The Hero Award is given to a PASFAA member who has often worked behind the scenes in their service to PASFAA during the past year, yet their contributions have been significant. In other words, they are an “unsung hero”. This award may be received more than once. Nominations may be made by any member of the Association. Recipient(s) must be approved by a majority vote of the Executive Council. Award given at the annual conference and recognized with a plaque.
- Stephanie Schrift – 2024
Associate Director of Financial Aid
Saint Francis University - Daniel M. Wray – 2023
Account Executive, PA Forward Private Student Loan Program
The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) - Katrina Delgrosso – 2022
Head of Mid-Atlantic Campus & Event Development
CollegeAve Student Loans - Melissa Ibanez – 2021
Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management and Director of Financial Aid
University of Pittsburgh at Bradford - Robin Walker – 2021
Higher Education Access Partner
The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) - Daniel M. Wray – 2020
Account Executive, PA Forward Private Student Loan Program
The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) - Joan Holleran – 2019
Associate Director of Financial Aid Services
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania - Brandi Darr – 2019
Director of Financial Aid
University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg - Linda A Gaston – 2018
Associate Director
Mount Aloysius College
Retirement Recognition Program
Retirement Recognition is provided to Active or Associate members who have provided approximately 25 years of service to students and families, colleagues and their institutions in the area of financial assistance or the financing of post secondary education. No one may receive this award more than once. Persons to be recognized must be current members of PASFAA who are retiring within the year.
- Joan Hock – 2022
Director of Financial Aid
Delaware Valley University - Jon Falleroni – 2022
Director of Financial Aid
Duquesne University - Bill Burke – 2021
Director of Financial Aid
The University of Scranton - Rich Esposito – 2021
Assistant Vice President, Financial Aid
Duquesne University - Linda Ebel – 2021
Director of Financial Aid
Citizens School of Nursing - Jim Zuzack – 2021
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Duquesne University - Christine Knouse – 2021
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Wilson College - Brandi Darr – 2020
Director of Financial Aid
University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg - Dennis Correll – 2018
Associate Dean for Enrollment Management/Financial Aid Director
Pennsylvania College of Technology - Ethel Desmarais – 2018
Director of Financial Aid
Bryn Mawr College - Anna Griswold – 2018
Assistant Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and Executive Director for Student Aid
The Pennsylvania State University - Richard Heckman – 2018
Director of Financial Aid
Dickinson College - James Preston – 2018
Chief Executive Officer
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) - Patty Zink – 2018
Director of Financial Aid
Washington Hospital School of Nursing - William Brown – 2014
Dean of Administration & FA
Leebanon Valley College - Cindy Davis – 2014
Legal & Compliance Service
PHEAA - Maryann Dudas – 2014
Director of Financial Aid
Seton Hill University - Patricia Hladio – 2014
Director of Financial Aid
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania - Edward Harmon – 2014
Special Programs Administrator – Financial Aid
Robert Morris University - Helen Nunn – 2014
Director of Financial Aid
Susquehanna University - Elizabeth “Liz” Stuyvesant – 2014
Student Loan Specialist
Thiel College - Dan Johnston – 2011
Regional Director
AES/PHEAA - Mary Miller – 2011
AES/PHEAA - Rachel Lohman – 2011
AES/PHEAA - Jim Cardinale – 2011
Regional Director
AES/PHEAA - Mike Nolan – 2011
Assistant Vice President
AES/PHEAA - Vee Blaine – 2011
Director PHEAA Regional Offices
AES/PHEAA - Bruce Diefenderfer – 2011
Regional Director
AES/PHEAA - Judy Viveralli – 2011
Associate Director of Financial Aid
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania - Annette Kelly – 2011
Financial Aid Advisor
Delaware County Community College - William Srsic – 2011
Associate Director of Financial Aid
Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Marcy Boyd – 2009
California University of Pennsylvania - Jan Kuzio – 2009
Assistant Director
Pennsylvania College of Technology - Vincent Racculia – 2007
Executive Vice President, State and Federal Programs
AES/PHEAA - Richard B. Irvin – 2007
Vice President, Development and Regional Services
AES/PHEAA - Lucretia K. Hill – 2007
Owner
Hill Associates - Vali Heist – 2006
Alvernia College - Robert Latta – 2006
Director of Financial Aid
Westminster College - William A. Irwin – 2005
Director of Financial Aid, Retired
Lock Haven University of PA - Joyce E. Spencer – 2005
Associate Director of Financial Aid
California University of PA - Lucille Bavaria-Kozsey – 2005
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Lehigh Carbon Community College - Frank M. Dutkovich, Jr. – 2004
Director of Financial Aid
Duquesne University - Joyce Lattig – 2004
Manager
AES/PHEAA - James A. Treiber – 2004
Director of Financial Aid
Gannon University - John Southwood – 2002
Senior Regional Account Executive
Educaid - Frederick A. Joseph – 2001
Director of Financial Aid
Indiana University of Pennsylvania - William E. Stanford – 2001
Director of Financial Aid
Lehigh University - Renee Saleh – 2000
Director of Financial Aid
Northampton Community College - John McKeown – 2000
Associate Director of Financial Aid
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania