2025 Elections


The 2025 OASFAA Election will open on February 18, 2025.  Please plan to cast your vote before the polls close on March 4, 2025. Voting is open to current active, paid, and qualified OASFAA members. A link to vote will be sent via email to eligible members at the opening of the polls. The email ballot will contain a unique voter key link. Do not forward or share the link. Questions about the voting process may be directed to Jayme Jarrett, Nominations Chair.

President-Elect - Scott Lehman



Nominee Statement

Educational Background:

Bachelor of Arts (Communications), University of Toledo 1996

Employment History:

University of Toledo (1997-2004)
Hiram College (2004-2005)
Lourdes College (2005)
Stark State College (2005-present)

Professional Associations Involvement:

OASFAA Treasurer (Two separate terms)
OASFAA Secretary
OASFAA Northwest Regional Representative
OASFAA Need Analysis Co-Chair
OASFAA Conference Entertainment Co-Chair
OASFAA Associate Member Co-Chair
OASFAA Conference Committee member
OASFAA Leadership Committee member
MASFAA Summer Institute Faculty

Statement of Candidacy:

I am both excited and humbled to be nominated for the position of President-Elect. As a member of OASFAA since 1997, I have served in many roles as a committee member, committee chair, and various trustee positions. Being a member for as long as I have been, I have watch OASFAA evolve and adapt over the years. We know, that in this profession, the only thing that remains the same is change. Right now, things are changing at a rapid pace. It will be my goal to offer a steadying hand as we navigate these changes during these uncertain times. In my opinion, OASFAA's best asset has always been it's membership. We rely on each other for guidance, training, and support. It will be my goal to make sure OASFAA continues to meet the needs of our members, partners, stakeholders, and most importantly, our students.


Vice President for Conferences - Elect - Carrie Short


Nominee Statement

Educational Background:

B.S., Communication (Clarion University of PA)
M.Ed., Higher Education Administration & Student Personnel (Kent State University)

Employment History:

Financial Aid Counselor, Ass't Director, Assoc Director - Baldwin Wallace College (2006-2015)
Assoc Director - University of Akron (2015-2019)
Director - Lorain County Community College (2019-2022)
Director - Lakeland Community College (2022-2024)
Director - Baldwin Wallace University (2024 - present)

Professional Associations Involvement:

OASFAA Committee Chairs & Trustee Roles - Communications/Web Committee (07-08, 08-09, 23-24, 24-25), Membership (10-11), NE Regional Representative (11-12), College Goal Sunday (12-13, 13-14, 14-15, 15-16), Vice President for Training (16-17, 17-18), Treasurer-Elect (18-19), Treasurer (19-20), President-Elect (21-22), President (22-23), Past President (23-24), Conference Planning Committee/Program (24-25), Outreach (24-25). I also served as the Site Co-Chair for the Conference Planning Committee for a few years but I don't remember when!

MASFAA: Strategic Long-Range Planning Committee (22-23), Conference Program Committee (22-23, 24-25), Professional Development & Advocacy Committee (23-24, 24-25).

Other involvement: OASFAA Leadership Class (08), NCAN College Goal Sunday Steering Committee (14-15), NASFAA New Director Group - Beta (19).

Professional Awards: OASFAA Alex Murdoch Service Award (2018), MASFAA Committee of the Year - Conference Planning Committee (22-23), MASFAA Committee of the Year - Professional Development & Advocacy (23-24), MASFAA Leadership Award (23-24).

Statement of Candidacy:

It's an incredible honor to be nominated for OASFAA's first Vice President for Conferences-Elect!

Everyone who knows me already knows this story, but I have to share it again! I spent my very first day in financial aid (financial aid counselor at BW) at the 2006 Spring Conference. I got involved in OASFAA right away (Communication/Web Committee with Randy Ulses) and have been on the Executive Committee for (almost) every year since. Each role I've held in OASFAA, whether as a Trustee (elected positions) or a Committee Chair, has prepared me for this all-important association role. I've been able to learn about OASFAA's governance and mission for providing state-wide training first-hand by being involved in these different positions. As Treasurer-Elect/Treasurer, Vice President for Training, as well as President-Elect/President/Past President, I served on the Finance Committee which exposed me to some of the most challenging aspects of our organization. As a Regional Rep and VP for Training, I connected directly with the membership to offer professional development and training opportunities.

I'm currently serving as the Conference Planning Committee - Program Chair for OASFAA and as a member of the Conference Program Committee for MASFAA. I previously served on the Conference Planning Committee for OASFAA in 2021-22 (when I was President-Elect), as well as on MASFAA's Conference Program Committee for MASFAA in 2022-23. Somehow, being a part of our profession's conferences has become a major part of my personal professional development. And I love the opportunities given to help others develop professionally as well.

I'm very excited about the possibility to serve OASFAA as the first Vice President for Conferences-Elect and the opportunity to continue to serve the association and its members.

Vice President for Training - Elect - Paige Kiley

Nominee Statement

Educational Background:

Association of College and University Educators, April 2022
Certificate: Inclusive Teaching for Equitable Learning

University of South Florida
Certificate: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace, May 2021

Tiffin University
Masters of Education: Higher Education Administration, April 2016

Ohio Northern University
Bachelor of the Arts: Communication Studies, May 2013

Employment History:

Director, Financial Aid : August 2022 - Present
Edison State Community College

Assistant Director, Financial Aid : April 2022 - August 2022
Edison State Community College

Financial Aid Specialist : May 2018 - April 2022
Clark State College (formerly Clark State Community College)

Student Services Coordinator - Northern Region : September 2016 - May 2018
Clark State College (formerly Clark State Community College)

Admissions Counselor : July 2013 - May 2016
Mount Carmel College of Nursing

Professional Associations Involvement:

Reducing Barriers Grant Team: June 2022 - August 2024
- Partnership with: Higher Education Compact of Greater Cleveland, Ohio Association of Community Colleges, and the National Center for Inquiry and Improvement
- Sponsorship: College Now Greater Cleveland with funding from the ECMC Foundation
- Project overview: The team of three staff members from advising and financial aid strategically planned and implemented a variety of policies, training, and initiatives to reduce the number of students indebted to the institution. The outcome not only showed an 11% decrease in total withdrawals, but an increase in cumulative grade point average by .4 and an 18% increase in retention, this was when comparing the pilot group to non-pilot students. Overall, the program was a successful collaboration between departments that built a foundation for continued success

Ohio Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (OASFAA), Member: 2018 - present
- Chenelle Leadership Program, 2020-2022
- Conference Planning Committee. 2019
- Chenelle Leadership Program Presenter, 2024
National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA), Member: 2018 - present
Midwest Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (MASFAA), Member 2023 - present
Ohio Association of Academic Advising (OHAA), Member: 2023 - present
Ohio Association of College Admission Counselors (OACAC), Member: 2013 - 2018

Edison State Community College
- President's Council
- Strategic Planning Committee
- Compliance Committee

Clark State College
- Diversity Conference Presenter, 2019
- Staff Senate Member, 2019-2022
- Staff Senate, President, 2020-2021
- Staff Senate, Immediate Past President, 2021-2022
- Strategic Planning Committee Member
- Budget Advisory Committee Member
- Student Conduct Committee Member
Ohio Association of Community Colleges (OACC), Equity Champion: 2020 - 2022

Statement of Candidacy:

I am honored to submit my candidacy for the position of Vice President for Training - Elect within OASFAA's leadership team. With over 12 years of experience in higher education and a deep commitment to professional development, I am eager to directly contribute to OASFAA?s mission by fostering training opportunities that empower financial aid professionals across Ohio. I am committed to fostering professional development that equips financial aid professionals with both technical expertise and student-centered approaches.

My leadership philosophy is rooted in connection, equity, and trauma-informed practices?values I integrate into staff training and student engagement. I have had the privilege of presenting on topics such as diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), staff morale, and trauma-informed practices, underscoring my belief that professional development should address both technical competencies and the human-centered aspects of financial aid administration.

If given the opportunity, I will continue the excellent work of OASFAA's leadership while advocating to meet the evolving needs of our profession. I am committed to fostering an environment where financial aid professionals feel supported, informed, and equipped to serve their students and institutions effectively. I believe OASFAA plays a crucial role in professional development, and I would be honored to contribute my leadership, experience, and passion for training in this capacity.

Thank you for your consideration.

Paige Kiley

Treasurer-Elect - Melanie Weaver

Nominee Statement

Educational Background:

B.S. in Education from The Ohio State University, M.Ed. from The Ohio State University, Ed.D. from Benedictine University (IL)

Employment History:

Ohio Northern University

  • Financial Aid Counselor (2005-2006)
  • Assistant Director of Financial Aid (2006-2008)
  • Director of Financial Aid (2008-present)
  • Assistant VP for Enrollment Management (2016 - present)

Professional Associations Involvement:

  • National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA), 2005 - present
  • Ohio Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (OASFAA), 2005 – present
    • Communications Co-Chair (2024-2025), AG&P Co-Chair (2023-2024, 2024-2025)Past-President, (2022-2023)President (2021-2022), President-Elect (2020-2021)Vice President for Training (2018-2019, 2019-2020), Chenille Leadership Co-Chair (2017-2018, 2018-2019)Northwest Regional Representative (2016-2017, 2010-2011)Professional Development Committee Co-Chair (2012-2013)Secretary (2011-2012), Membership Committee Co-Chair (2009-2010)
  • Midwest Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (MASFAA), 2013, 2017 – present
    • Ohio state representative (2020-2021)

Statement of Candidacy:

I have enjoyed serving OASFAA in a variety of ways since I started in financial aid. OASFAA is so important in helping financial aid professionals network and stay current on regulations, as well as voicing the needs of our students across the state. In the almost twenty years I have been in financial aid, I have witnessed much change in our profession and experienced the challenges that come with that. The last couple of years have been especially difficult! I have depended on OASFAA and my peers in the Association for help navigating through that change and implementing best practices on my campus, to ensure both student and university needs are met. I value the many friends and colleagues I have developed within OASFAA. I am excited about the opportunity to serve as treasurer-elect. My time as President helped me to gain a much deeper understanding and appreciation for the role of Treasurer in managing OASFAA's finances. I look forward to helping OASFAA remain strong and purposeful in representing financial aid professionals across the state.

Secretary - Angela Lauer


Nominee Statement

Educational Background:

Master of Science in Business Psychology, Master of Science in Human Resource Management, Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design all from Franklin University

Employment History:

I have been in multiple positions in Higher Education here in Ohio for the last 17 years. I have worked in Admissions, Career Services, Academics, Bursars, and Student Financial Services. I have been working exclusively in student accounts/financial aid since 2016.

Professional Associations Involvement:

I am currently the Southeast Regional Representative for OASFAA. I am a Public Notary for the state of Ohio and have been for the past 15 years.

Statement of Candidacy:

I am honored to submit my candidacy for the position of Secretary for the Ohio Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (OASFAA). As a dedicated professional in the field of student financial aid, I believe that serving as Secretary would be an excellent opportunity to contribute to the continued growth and success of the association while also supporting the important work we do for students across Ohio.
I have 9 years of experience working in financial aid, where I have developed a comprehensive understanding of both the operational and strategic aspects of the profession. My current role as Sr. Student Financial Services Associate at Franklin University has provided me with firsthand experience in managing financial aid processes, supporting students, and collaborating with colleagues across departments. These experiences have underscored the importance of clear communication, organization, and attention to detail?qualities I am eager to bring to the role of Secretary.

If elected, I aim to:

1. Ensure Clear and Efficient Communication ? I will strive to maintain accurate and timely communication within OASFAA, facilitating the sharing of important information among members and ensuring that meeting minutes, reports, and other documents are readily accessible.

2. Support Ongoing Professional Development - I will work with fellow board members to organize events and initiatives that support the professional growth of our members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.

3. Promote Member Engagement - I am committed to increasing member involvement in association activities and ensuring that all voices are heard and valued in OASFAA's decision-making processes.

4. Uphold the Integrity of OASFAA - As Secretary, I will work diligently to maintain the integrity of our association's records, policies, and procedures, ensuring that all activities are conducted transparently and ethically.

I am deeply passionate about helping students access the financial resources they need to succeed in higher education, and I believe that OASFAA plays a critical role in advocating for and supporting both students and financial aid professionals. I would be honored to bring my skills, enthusiasm, and commitment to the role of Secretary, and I look forward to the opportunity to work with all of you to further our shared goals.

Thank you for your consideration and your continued dedication to the financial aid profession.


Northern Regional Representative - Rachel Sangret


Nominee Statement

Educational Background:

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, The Ohio State University
Masters in Business Administration, University of Akron

Employment History:

Associate Director of Financial Aid, University of Akron, May 2023- present

Assistant Director of Financial Aid, University of Akron, Jan. 2023- May 2023

Financial Aid Counselor, University of Akron, July 2021-Jan 2023

Professional Associations Involvement:

Served as Northeast Ohio Rep, OASFAA, 2024-2025
Active member since 2021 and have participated in trainings, conference, and meetings since then.

Statement of Candidacy:

It is an honor to have been nominated for this new role representing all of Northern Ohio. After serving as the Northeast representative during the 24-25 academic year, I am excited for the opportunity to continue contributing to this organization meaningfully and furthering our shared goals as financial aid professionals and members of OASFAA.

Southern Regional Representative - Ron Jackson


Nominee Statement

Educational Background:

BS - Wright State University
MS - Mount St. Joseph University

Employment History:

Cincinnati State - Financial Aid Advisor (2012-2015); Assistant Director of Financial Aid (2015-2017); Interim Director of Financial Aid (2018); Assistant Director of Financial Aid (2019-2020)
University of Cincinnati - Senior Financial Aid Advisor (2023); Assistant Director of Financial Aid (2024-Present)

Professional Associations Involvement:

OASFAA Executive Committee (2024-2025)
OASFAA Long Range Strategic Plan Committee (2024-2025)
OASFAA Southwest Regional Representative (2024-2025)

Statement of Candidacy:

I am honored to submit my candidacy for re-election as the Southern Representative with the Ohio Association of Financial Aid Administrators (OASFAA). With a commitment to advancing financial aid and promoting higher education accessibility, I am eager to continue leveraging my skills and experience to serve OASFAA and its member institutions.

Throughout my career, I have been a dedicated advocate for students, working to ensure access to financial aid resources. My professional experience, spanning both a public two-year college and a public four-year university, has provided me with a well-rounded perspective on the challenges and opportunities we face today.

As Southern Representative, I have worked to represent the needs and interests of Southern Ohio institutions. If re-elected, I will remain committed to serving as a resource, advocate, and partner to advance the shared goals of our profession and region.

It would be a privilege to continue working alongside our colleagues to further OASFAA's mission and support our membership.

Thank you for your consideration.

Ron Jackson

Associate Member Representative - Will McGinley


Nominee Statement

Educational Background:

Taylor University - BA, Business Management

Employment History:

Liberty University
2009-2010 - Private Loan Specialist / DL Project Manager
2010-2011 - FA Training and Compliance Manager
2011-2012 - Assistant Director of Financial Aid

Ashland University
2012-2013 - Assistant Director of Financial Aid
2013-2015 - Associate Director of Financial Aid
2015-2016 - Director of Enrollment Research

Baldwin Wallace University
2016-2020 - Associate Director of Financial Aid
2020-2024 - Director of Financial Aid

PHEAA Keystone Loans
2024-present - Account Executive

Professional Associations Involvement:

OASFAA 2012-present
- Need Analysis Chair 2016-17
NASFAA Member 2009-present
NCAA DIII Financial Aid Committee Member 2023-2024
VASFAA 2009-2012

Statement of Candidacy:

I am putting forth my name for the role of Associate Member Representative within OASFAA. I have recently transitioned to the lending side of Higher Education after spending the last 16 years in the financial aid office, the last 12+ split between Ashland University and Baldwin Wallace University. While I am no longer in the aid office, I continue to share a passion for access to higher education. I have been involved with OASFAA as a member for the last 12+ years and during that time I came to appreciate the effort and sacrifice required to keep up with the mounting requirements which are not matched by office staffing constraints. My hope is that through this Associate Member role, I can help build and develop resources with Associate members that will benefit Aid Officers across the state. I am grateful for the nomination and hope to serve you all in this role.