I’m a senior higher education executive now consultant, advisor, coach, and speaker.

I work hand-in-hand with clients to identify strategic opportunities, develop actionable solutions, and bring the best team together to deliver impactful results.

I have held leadership roles at California College of the Arts,
Stanford University, and Chapman University.

I specialize in executive leadership, change initiatives, enrollment management and marketing, financial aid, technology and operations, and auxiliary services.

Non-Profit Service

  • U.S. Department of Education

    Served as the primary negotiator for financial aid administrators with the U.S. Department of Education on the Title IV Loans Negotiated Rulemaking Committee, where we developed the REPAYE program.

    The REPAYE program has helped millions of student loan borrowers better afford repayments and qualify for loan forgiveness.

  • College Cost Transparency Initiative

    Served on the task force representing a cross-section of higher education associations to develop principles and standards for clear and transparent financial aid offers. Over 660 institutions, serving more than 6.5 million students, have signed on to these principles.

  • National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA)

    Served on the board of NASFAA as the Western Regional Representative and served on numerous committees and task forces, including Thought Force on Aligning State, Regional & National Efforts, Leadership and Legislative Conference Strategic Enrollment Planning Task Force and One Grant, One Loan Task Force.

  • Western Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (WASFAA)

    Served on the executive board, including being elected to the role of both President and previously Vice President.

    Lead the board through a strategc planning process and serving on the faculty of the management and leadership institute in addition to other task forces, regional conferences, and committee

  • California Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (CASFAA)

    Served on the executive board for many years, including being elected as both President and Vice President for Federal Issues.

    I have also chaired numerous committees, including those focused on federal issues, technology, and state conferences, serving over 1,000 attendees annually.

  • Advisory Boards

    Served on numerous industry advisory boards, including organizations like Workday Student, College Board, and Inceptia.

Education

  • San Francisco State University, 2012
    Dissertation: Impact of the Institutional Financial Aid Process on Students of Color

  • Chapman University, 2008
    Thesis: Governing in Decline

  • Chapman University, 2005

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Downtime

I call San Francisco, CA home. I’m a runner, traveler, and proud #girldad—plus, I occasionally climb mountains for fun (like Mt. Shasta, pictured).

Interesting in working together?