Welcome to the MASFAA Newsletter’s 20 Questions. Can you guess who our mystery financial aid colleague is?
How long have you been in Financial Aid?
30 + years
How long have you been involved with MASFAA?
25+ years
Starbucks or Dunkin’s?
Dunkin’
What do you like most about your job?
Working with fantastic (internal and external) colleagues.
What is the most difficult aspect of your job?
Resource limitations
If you could change anything in our industry what would it be?
Reasonable and logical aid regulations
What is the most unusual place you have traveled?
Glacier National Park (Montana)
What is the most rewarding part of your job?
Commencement Day
What was your favorite MASFAA conference and why?
All of them – The MASFAA conference allows you a chance to meet old friends and create new friends.
Who has been the biggest influence on your career?
Grant Curtis (Tufts) – One of the original founders of our profession
If you were not in financial aid what would you be doing?
Teaching secondary students, especially challenged students.
What case/student will you most likely remember for the rest of your life?
The high-need graduating student that wanted to thank everyone in the Financial Aid Office by providing an office breakfast on Commencement Day.
Where do you call home?
Anywhere my family resides
What type of entertainment do you enjoy?
Mostly sports
What are your hobbies?
Working around the home and American Street Machines from the late 60s and early 70s
How do you cope with stress on the job?
By remembering our mission to assist the students and families.
Who is your personal hero?
My dad
What is your favorite restaurant?
The Chateau Restaurant
What is the last book you read?
The Art and Science of Student Aid Administration by Joe Russo
Any advice for your fellow financial aid professionals?
Always remember that you are not alone. Reach out to colleagues and you will receive advice and support. When ready, be willing to extend advice and support to others.
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