Southern Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators

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Candidate for Secretary

 Chad Sartini

 

Statement of Candidacy


I write to express my gratitude for having my name submitted as a possible nominee for SASFAA Secretary. Our Association has been an integral part of my growth as a professional, and I would be honored to give back and serve in this leadership position. I am currently serving SASFAA as a special appointee to the board reviewing the by-laws and policies and procedures to ensure they are up-to-date and accurate.

        
 

Professional Experience

Current Work Experience:

Virginia Western Community College - Director of Financial Aid, Veterans' Affairs, and Records (April 2023 - present)

Previous Relevant Work Experience:

Virginia Western Community College
 Director of Financial Aid, Veterans' Affairs, and Records (September 2011 – February 2019)
 Assistant Registrar (2010-2011); Admissions Specialist (2008-2010)

Virginia Tech – Associate Director for Client Services (February 2019 – April 2023)

Education:

Old Dominion University (VA) - Ph.D. in Community College Leadership, 2019

Teachers College, Columbia University (NY) - Master of Arts, 2004

Washington and Lee University (VA) - Bachelor of Art, 1997

Professional Association Involvement

NASFAA: 

  • Conference mentor
  • Advocacy Network
  • Advocacy Pipeline

    SASFAA: 

      • Special Projects Committee (present) – By-Laws and Policy and Procedures Review
      • New Aid Officers Workshop (present) – Curriculum Coordinator
      • Legislative Relations Committee - 3 years
      • Electronic Services Committee Chair – 2 years
      • New Aid Officers Workshop instructor
      • 6-time Hill Visit participant
      • Conference Committee
      • Conference presenter

      VASFAA: 

        • Government Relations Committee - 3 years
        • Representative-at-large
        • President-elect
        • President   
        • Past-president
        • Funds manager
        • Conference presenter


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