2026-2027 ISFAA Committees

 

Archives Committee
Leadership Development Committee
Audit Committee Long Range Site Committee
Budget and Finance Committee Membership Committee
Bylaws Committee Newsletter Committee
College Goal Sunday Committee Sponsorships Committee
Conference Planning Committee Student Access and Impact Committee
Directors' Day Committee Support Staff Workshop Committee
Financial Aid Outreach Committee Training Committee
Fundraising and Pat Wilsom Committee Website Committee
Governmental Relations Committee  



Archives Committee

This committee is responsible for maintaining the records of ISFAA for archival purposes.

Committee Email: [email protected]

Committee Chair

Amber Phillips, FAAC®
ISFAA Secretary
Indiana University Indianapolis

Amber Phillips

Members

  • Jenifer Heady, Ivy Tech Community College
  • Derek Welp, Ivy Tech Community College

 

Audit Committee

The committee is responsible for auditing the documentation from the past year treasury to ensure policy and practices were maintained.

Committee Email: [email protected]

Committee Chair

Lauren Greider, FAAC®
ISFAA President-Elect
Indiana University Indianapolis

Lauren Greider

Members

  • Kelly McGuire, Trine University
  • Charlette Sauders, Grace College
  • Sara Lambie, FAAC®Indiana University

 

Budget and Finance Committee

This committee is responsible for monitoring the ISFAA budget, financial statements, and investment decisions.

Committee Email: [email protected]

Committee Chair

Nathan Lohr, FAAC®
ISFAA Immediate Past Treasurer
Purdue University

Nathan Lohr

Members

  • Colby ShankFAAC®, Ivy Tech Community College
  • Lauren GreiderFAAC®, Indiana University Indianapolis
  • Casey TrelaFAAC®, Ivy Tech Community College
  • Amanda FishmanFAAC®, Butler University

 

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.

Committee Email: [email protected]

Committee Chair

Lauren Greider, FAAC®
ISFAA President-Elect
Indiana University Indianapolis

Lauren Greider

Members

  • Kelly McGuire, Trine University
  • Charlette Sauders, Grace College
  • Sara Lambie, FAAC®Indiana University

 

College Goal Sunday Committee

The committee is responsible for organizing and planning statewide college Goal Sunday efforts.

Committee Email: [email protected]

Committee Co-Chair

Bill Wozniak
INvestEd

Bill Wozniak

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

 

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.

Committee Email: [email protected]

Committee Co-Chair

Abby Clifton, FAAC®
Ivy Tech Community College


Committee Co-Chair

Brandon Kuntz
Indiana University - Fort Wayne

 

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 CrozierButler 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

 

Directors' Day Committee

This committee is responsible for planning and organizing ISFAA's first annual Director's Day event for financial aid office principals.

Committee Email: [email protected]

Committee Co-Chair

Melissa Smurdon
Butler University

 Melissa Smurdon             

 

Members

  • Donna Ring, Indiana State University
  • Colby Shank, FAAC®, Ivy Tech Community College

 

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.

Committee Email: [email protected]

Committee Co-Chair

Jeff Sustarsic
Franklin College


              

 

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

 

Fundraising and Pat Wilson Scholarship 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.

 

Committee Email: [email protected]

Committee Co-Chair

Sara Lambie, FAAC®
Indiana University

Sara Lambie

Committee Co-Chair

Kelly McGuire
Trine University

 

Members

  • Deb Gossman, College Ave
  • Julie Boyce, Indiana State University
  • Patt McCafferty, Ivy Tech Community College



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. 

Committee Email: [email protected]

Committee Chair

Sarah Soper
ISFAA Vice President for Governmental Relations
Indiana University

Sarah Soper

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

 

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.

Committee Email: [email protected]

Committee Co-Chair

Garnet Tipton
Hanover College                 

Garnet Tipton

Committee Co-Chair

Ron Herrell, FAAC®
Purdue University Fort Wayne

Ron Herrell

Members

  • Les Cintron, FAAC®, Ivy Tech Community College
  • Elizabeth DeMay, Purdue University

 

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.

Committee Email: [email protected]

Committee Chair

TBD

 

Members

  • Megan Watson, FAAC®, Indiana University Indianapolis

 

Membership Committee

The membership committee is responsible for the recruitment and retention of the membership.

 

Committee Email: [email protected]

Committee Chair

TBD

 

Members

  • Monique Ware, FAAC®, Ivy Tech Community College
  • Rachelle Sorg, Manchester University
  • Josephine Gomez, Ivy Tech Community College

 

Newsletter Committee

This committee is responsible for the creation and publication of the ISFAA newsletter.

Committee Email: [email protected]

Committee Chair

TBD

Members

  • Monique Ware, FAAC®, Ivy Tech Community College
  • ReAnne May, FAAC®, Ivy Tech Community College
  • Bill Wozniak, INvestEd

  

Sponsorships Committee

This committee solicits financial support from various vendors to help support the mission of ISFAA.

Committee Email: [email protected]

Committee Chair

Raina Chezem
ELM Resources       

 Raina Chezem

 

Members

  • Deb Gossman, College Ave

 

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.

Committee Email: [email protected]

Committee Chair

TBD

 

Members

  • Monique Ware, FAAC®, Ivy Tech Community College
  • Kevin Marler, Ivy Tech Community College

 

Support Staff Workshop Committee

This committee is responsible for planning and hosting the annual ISFAA Support Staff Workshop. 

Committee Email: [email protected]

Committee Co-Chair

Daelynn Moore, FAAC®
Indiana University Indianapolis           



Committee Co-Chair

Hannah Thomas
Ivy Tech Community College

 

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

 

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.

 

Committee Email: [email protected]

Committee Co-Chair

Bennet Gallivan
Financial Aid Advisor              



Committee Co-Chair

Paul Friebus, FAAC®
Ivy Tech Community College

 

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

 

Website Committee

The committee is responsible for the management of the ISFAA website and other related electronic resources.

Committee Email: [email protected]

Committee Chair

TBD

Members

  • Monique Ware, FAAC®, Ivy Tech Community College
  • Jeff Sustarsic, Franklin College
  • Hannah Thomas-Gantar, Ivy Tech Community College