Board of Directors, 2026–2027

Aurie Clifford
President
Aurie Clifford
Pima Community College
Rey Morales II
President-Elect
Rey Morales II
University of Arizona
Josh Edwards
Past President
Josh Edwards
Arizona State University
Rachael Ridout
Vice President
Rachael Ridout
Pima Community College
Alicia Begolin
Secretary
Alicia Begolin
White Mountain Apache Tribal Education
Erin Singla
Treasurer
Erin Singla
Arizona State University
Matthew Rash
Treasurer-Elect
Matthew Rash
University of Arizona
Katy Francis
Representative-at-Large
Katy Francis
Yavapai College
Rebeca Ronstadt-Contreras
Representative-at-Large
Rebeca Ronstadt-Contreras
Salt River Schools
Kathryn Cheatham
Representative-at-Large
Kathryn Cheatham
Pima Medical Institute
JL
Representative-at-Large
Julie Leftwich
University of Arizona

Committee Chairs, 2026–2027

Celina Moses
Ad Hoc AZ Director Listserv
Celina Moses
Central Arizona College
Karla González-Quezada
Awards & Scholarships, Co-Chair
Karla González-Quezada
Pima Community College
MS
Awards & Scholarships, Co-Chair
Melissa Stoddart
Pima Community College
Rebeca Ronstadt-Contreras
Awareness & Outreach
Rebeca Ronstadt-Contreras
Salt River Schools
Holly Johnson
Board Liaison
Holly Johnson
Monogram LLC
Rachael Ridout
Conference, Co-Chair
Rachael Ridout
Pima Community College
Rey Morales II
Conference, Co-Chair
Rey Morales II
University of Arizona
EC
Diversity (Inclusion)
Esther Cuellar
Coconino Community College
Federal & State Legislative Affairs
Vacant
Josh Edwards
Fiscal Planning & Development
Josh Edwards
Arizona State University
Caleb Williams
Membership, Co-Chair
Caleb Williams
Northern Arizona University
Kelly O'Brien
Membership, Co-Chair
Kelly O'Brien
Yavapai College
Rey Morales II
NASFAA State Advocacy Network
Rey Morales II
University of Arizona
Hillary O'Donnell
Newsletter
Hillary O'Donnell
University of Phoenix
Rey Morales II
Policy & Procedure Task Force
Rey Morales II
University of Arizona
Dianne Fulmer
Sponsor Relations
Dianne Fulmer
Sallie Mae
Joi Grace
Training & Engagement, Co-Chair
Joi Grace
Northern Arizona University
JL
Training & Engagement, Co-Chair
Julie Leftwich
University of Arizona
Blanca Ramos
Website/IT, Co-Chair
Blanca Ramos
Pima Community College
Chantelle Isaacs
Website/IT, Co-Chair
Chantelle Isaacs
Ascent Funding

Position Descriptions

AASFAA is a volunteer organization. Your time, talent, and wisdom are the greatest resources we have. Members are encouraged to participate in the association to ensure AASFAA remains a strong association and a leader in shaping financial aid policy in the state and the nation. Please review the description of each position to find a role you are interested in volunteering for.

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