2025 SASFAA Annual Conference: Full Schedule

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Monday February 17, 2025 11:30am - 1:30pm EST
Regency Ballroom A-H

General Session

1:45pm EST

The Light We Carry: Finding and Protecting Your Light

Monday February 17, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm EST

Regency Ballroom A-H

Modeled after The Light We Carry, Overcoming in Uncertain Times. Michelle Obama wrote this book referencing the pandemic as an uncertain time. Let’s use her lessons to keep us motivated and moving forward amid the challenges facing financial aid administrators. Learn what tools Michelle Obama used to help her overcome uncertain times in her life and discuss how we can apply them to our environment to support ourselves, our colleagues, and our students.

Speakers

Kristi Jovell

NASFAA National Chair, Johns Hopkins University

Kristi Jovell, FAAC®, is director of strategic financial aid initiatives at Johns Hopkins University. She has over two decades of experience in financial aid and enrollment management, with a proven track record of innovation, leadership, and strategic vision. Throughout her career... Read More →

Monday February 17, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm EST
Regency Ballroom A-H

General Session

7:30am EST

Continental Breakfast & Coffee Stations

Tuesday February 18, 2025 7:30am - 8:45am EST

Regency Ballroom A-H

Coming Soon!

Tuesday February 18, 2025 7:30am - 8:45am EST
Regency Ballroom A-H

9:00am EST

General Session: FAFSA Debrief

Tuesday February 18, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EST

Regency Ballroom A-H

Coming Soon!

Speakers

Jeremy Singer

President, College Board

As president, Jeremy leads College Board in delivering its mission and serving its members in a financially sustainable way. Jeremy oversees Advanced Placement, SAT, all related instructional and assessment programs, BigFuture, Finance, Technology, Operations, International, Risk... Read More →

Tuesday February 18, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EST
Regency Ballroom A-H

General Session

1:15pm EST

General Session: Federal Update

Tuesday February 18, 2025 1:15pm - 2:45pm EST

Regency Ballroom A-H

This session will discuss current and upcoming federal regulations, dear colleague letters, electronic announcements and policy decisions. If you want the latest and greatest information about administering the Title IV programs, then this session is for you!

Speakers

David Bartnicki

Senior Program Specialist, U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid

David has worked for the U.S. Department of Education’s Federal Student Aid Office for over 30 years. He has served as an Institutional Review Specialist, Institutional Improvement Specialist (IIS), Branch Chief for Contract Compliance, Federal Training Officer and is currently... Read More →

Tuesday February 18, 2025 1:15pm - 2:45pm EST
Regency Ballroom A-H

General Session

7:45am EST

Spirit Day!

Wednesday February 19, 2025 7:45am - 12:00pm EST

Regency Ballroom A-H

Coming Soon!

Wednesday February 19, 2025 7:45am - 12:00pm EST
Regency Ballroom A-H

8:00am EST

Breakfast

Wednesday February 19, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EST

Regency Ballroom A-H

Coming Soon!

Wednesday February 19, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EST
Regency Ballroom A-H

9:00am EST

General Session, Closing Business Meeting, Charity Presentation, Drawing, & Winners

Wednesday February 19, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EST

Regency Ballroom A-H

General Session - The Higher Ed Environment in Washington
SASFAA Closing Business Meeting
Charity Presentation, Drawing, and Winners

Speakers

Rachelle Feldman

Vice Provost of Enrollment, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Rachelle Feldman is currently the vice provost of enrollment at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, overseeing undergraduate admissions, scholarships and student aid, the Carolina College Advising Corps, and the university registrar. She currently serves as the chair... Read More →

Jon Fansmith

Senior Vice President, Government Relations and National Engagement, American Council of Education

Jonathan Fansmith directs ACE’s efforts to engage federal policymakers on issues that impact colleges and universities and coordinates the government relations response of approximately 60 higher education associations in Washington, DC. His work involves representation before Congress... Read More →

Wednesday February 19, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
Regency Ballroom A-H

General Session