Current riasfaa executive board

RIASFAA's Leadership consists of the Executive Board which includes President, President Elect, Past President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary.

The Association is also led by several committees.

The members of the Executive Board are elected based on nominations and votes submitted by the membership. Voting is conducted at the June conference and then sworn in.

President- Elect (1 year total term)

• The President-Elect shall succeed as President at the end of his or her term as President-Elect, and serve as Past-President for the following year. Total commitment to be a 3 year term.
• Preside at all meetings of the Executive Council and of the Association and perform such other duties as pertain to the office of President.
• Assist the President with the activities of the Association. In the absence of the President, the President-Elect shall assume the office of the President
• May attend the NASFAA Leadership Conference (typically scheduled in February) and enroll in the Association Management track (expenses paid by RIASFAA)
• Attend Summer EASFAA Council Meeting (typically scheduled for June and paid for by EASFAA) and provide quarterly RIASFAA updates through EASFAA website

President (1 year total term)

• The President shall preside at all meetings of the Executive Council and of the Association and perform such other duties as pertain to the office of President. Oversees all committees and shall submit an annual report to the Association. 
• Will review the RIASFAA by-laws for accuracy and reach out to by-laws committee for updates and approval if necessary 
• Attend Fall and Winter EASFAA council meetings (typically scheduled for October and February and to be paid by EASFAA) and submit quarterly RIASFAA updates through EASFAA website 
• Attend Spring EASFAA Conference (typically scheduled in May) as the RI Representative (to be paid by EASFAA)
• Serve as chair to the conference committee (along with Vice President) 
• Present “Presidents’ Report” at RIASFAA Conference
• Manages Conference Budget (in coordination with Treasurer)
• Plan training opportunities twice per year

Past- President (1 year total term) 

• The Past President will assume the role of President if the President and the President-Elect are no longer available to serve
• Provide counsel and training to President using knowledge from previous year 
• Attend EASFAA Council meetings if both President and President Elect are unavailable
• Serve as a member of the Membership & Nominations Committee

Vice- President (2 year term)

• The Vice-President shall serve as a committee member to the annual RIASFAA conference 
• Coordinates financial aid information nights for the State, as requested by schools within the state 
• The Vice-President is responsible for the invoicing for the Financial Aid Information Nights and ensuring the payment of the presenters. 
• Assisting the President with other duties appropriate to the office

Secretary (2 year term) 

• The Secretary shall be responsible for the records of the Association and of the Executive Council and perform such other duties appropriate to the office as the Executive Council may prescribe.
• Responsible for the recording of all minutes of all meetings of the Association and the Executive Council. 
• Notify the members of the regular and special meetings of the Association at least ten (10) days prior to such meetings
• Responsible for updates to the website including yearly membership and committee updates 
• Send out any RIASFAA communications from the President or other Executive Board members.

Treasurer (2 year term)

• The Treasurer shall be responsible for the billing and collection of all membership dues and for receiving and distributing all monies of the Association under policies approved by the Executive Council
• Ready whenever required to turn over to the Executive Council all monies, accounts, record books, papers, vouchers and other records pertaining to the office, and shall turn the same over to the successor when elected.
• May be bonded at the expense of the Association, the amount to be designated by the Executive Council.
• Shall submit a duly audited annual report to the Association.
• Required to be part of the Finance committee and will do a yearly budget review with other members of the committee.
• Check mailbox (during peak payment times)

Document Revised on March 29, 2023

2022-2023

President: Kelly Morrissey

President Elect: Vacant

Past President: Melissa Donahue

Vice President: Nancy Bessette

Treasurer: Jason Martin

Secretary: Francesca Savella

2021 - 2022

President: Melissa Donahue

President Elect: Donna Cournoyer

Past President: Ellen Russo

Vice President: Nancy Bessette

Treasurer: Jason Martin

Secretary: Francesca Savella

2020- 2021

President: Ellen Russo

President Elect: Melissa Donahue

Past President: Anne McDermott

Vice President: Matt Davis

Treasurer: Patricia Simonelli

Secretary: Francesca Savella

2019 - 2020

President: Anne McDermott

President Elect: Ellen Russo

Vice President: Matt Davis

Treasurer: Patricia Simonelli

Secretary: Francesca Savella

2018 - 2019

President: Anne McDermott

President Elect: Vacant

Past President: Shannon Gallagher

Vice President: Grace Cruz

Treasurer: Joanna Nagelhout

Secretary: Melissa Donahue 

2017 - 2018

President: Shannon Gallagher

President Elect: Anne McDermott

Past President: Ed Maroney

Vice President: Vacant

Treasurer: Joanna Nagelhout

ecretary: Melissa Donahue 

2016 - 2017

President: Ed Maroney

President Elect: Shannon Gallagher

Past President: Sandra Oliveira

Vice President: Monica Marcotrigiano Treasurer: Stacey Pettella

Secretary: Melissa Donahue 

2015 - 2016

President: Sandra Oliveira President

Elect: Ed Maroney

Past President: Ken Ferus

Vice President: Monica Marcotrigiano Treasurer: Stacey Pettella

Secretary: Melissa Donahue

2014 - 2015

President: Ken Ferus

President Elect: Sandra Oliveira

Past President:Anna Kelly 

Vice President: Vacant

Treasurer: Ed Maroney

Secretary: Nelly Hoffens-Vargas

2013 - 2014

President: Anna Kelly

President Elect: Ken Ferus

Past President: Gail Walker 

Vice President: Vacant 

Treasurer: Ed Maroney

Secretary: Nelly Hoffens-Vargas

2012 - 2013

President: Gail Walker

President Elect: Anna Kelly

Past President: Christine Jenkins 

Vice President: Ken Ferus

Treasurer: Jennifer

Dutch Secretary: Keirsten Connors

2011 - 2012

President: Christine Jenkins

President Elect: Gail Walker

Past President: Jennifer Cone 

Vice President: Ken Ferus

Treasurer: Jennifer Dutch

Secretary: Keirsten Connors

2010 - 2011

President: Jennifer Cone

President Elect: Christine Jenkins

Past President: Diane Usher

Vice President: Allen Cowett

Treasurer: Jennifer Dutch

Secretary: Jim Olick

2009 - 2010

President: Diane Usher

President Elect: Jennifer Cone

Past President: Andrea Swain

Vice President: Allen Cowett

Treasurer: Jennifer Dutch

Secretary: Jim Olick

2008 - 2009 President:

Andrea Swain

President Elect: Diane Usher

Past President: Greg Silva  V

ice President: Jennifer Cone

Treasurer: Noel Simpson

Secretary: Allen Cowett

2022-2023, Donna Cournoyer, Salve Regina University

2021 - 2022, Melissa Donahue, RISD

2020-2021, Ellen Russo, Providence College

2018-2020, Anne McDermott, Salve Regina University

2017-2018, Shannon Gallagher, RISD

2016-2017, Edward Maroney, Bryant University

2015-2016, Sandra Oliveira, Providence College

2014-2015, Ken Ferus, Rhode Island College

2013-2014, Anna Kelly, New England Institute of Technology

2012-2013 Gail Walker, RISLA

2011-2012 Christine Jenkins, Community College of RI

2010-2011 Jennifer Cone, Salve Regina University

2009-2010 Diane Usher, Roger Williams University

2008-2009 Andrea Swain, Johnson & Wales University

2007-2008 Greg Silva, Rhode Island Higher Ed

1995-1997 Dave Deblois

1993-1995 John Canning, Providence College

1991-1993 Lynn Fawthrop, Roger Williams University

1989-1991 Russ Woodward, Community College of RI

1987-1989 Herb D'Arcy, Providence College

1985-1987 Jean Eddy, Johnson & Wales College

1983-1985 Herb D'Arcy, Providence College

1981-1983 Harry Amaral, University of Rhode Island

1979-1981 Alan Maynard, Brown University

1977-1979 Earle DeGraphenreid, University of Rhode Island

1975-1977 Fred Kenney, Bryant College

1973-1975 William Hurry, Rhode Island College

1971-1973 Rev John Person, Providence College

1969-1971 Thom Brown, Bryant College