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Candidate for President Elect

 Joan Bailey

 

Statement of Candidacy


It is with great honor and humility that I accept the nomination for SASFAA President Elect. I am dedicated to fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of this position. I believe my background and experiences have prepared me to take on this role. I have held many leadership positions in state, regional and national associations and seek to bring these experiences to the SASFAA President Elect role and beyond.

It is often said that SASFAA is a family and I believe that is the case. We support each other and guide each other through the ever-changing landscape of rules and regulations that is the hallmark of what we do. If given the opportunity to lead this family, I will not take that responsibility lightly. I pledge my commitment to lead with honor, thoughtfulness, and unwavering support for all members of this family and by extension the students and families we serve.

I am a strong advocate for training and professional development, my record speaks for itself. I am dedicated to SASFAA and its members; I am enthusiastic about our growth as an organization. I value every opportunity that comes my way, especially ones that allow me to make an impact on students’ lives. I have always worked in the education field where teaching/training/mentoring has been my passion. I welcome the opportunity to share this passion with the financial aid community in the SASFAA region.

I gratefully accept this nomination and seek your support to fulfill our SASFAA Promise: “to promote the professional preparation of individuals within financial aid; to develop effective programs related to student financial aid; to facilitate communication between all interested parties within the financial aid community; and to continually evaluate and update our services.”

        
 

Professional Experience

Current Work Experience:

Director, Office of Financial Aid, USF Health, University of South Florida

Previous Relevant Work Experience:

Assistant Director, St Petersburg College, Financial Assistance Services
Assistant Director, University of South Florida, University Scholarships and Financial Aid Services
Team Manager, University of South Florida, University Scholarships and Financial Aid Services
Academic Advisor, President’s Academy of Advisors, University of South Florida
Financial Aid Advisor, University of South Florida, Office of Financial Aid
Adjunct Professor, University Experience, University of South Florida

Education:

M.A., Counselor Education, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida
B.Ed., Secondary Education (Honors), University of Technology, Kingston, Jamaica

Professional Association Involvement

NASFAA:

  • Graduate and Professional Caucus Chair (2 years)
  • Conference Program Task Force (multiple times)
  • Conference Presenter and Moderator (multiple times)
  • Local Arrangements Committee
  • Conference Mentor Taskforce (multiple times)
  • Advocacy Pipeline (multiple times)
  • Global Issues Task Force
  • Diversity Task Force
  • Webinar Panelist (multiple times)
  • Training and Professional Development Committee

SASFAA:

  • Vice President
  • Conference Committee (multiple times)
  • Conference Presenter and Moderator (multiple times)
  • Site Selection Chair
  • Florida Representative on the Board
  • Nominations and Elections Committee
  • Global Issues Committee Chair
  • New Aid Officer Workshop Instructor
  • Training and Professional Development Committee
  • Governance and Planning Committee

FASFAA:

  • President
  • President Elect
  • Vice President
  • Past President’s Council
  • Conference Chair
  • Conference Committee (multiple times)
  • Conference Presenter and Moderator (multiple times)
  • Nominations and Elections Committee
  • New Aid Officer and Regional Workshop Presenter
  • Training and Professional Development Committee


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