ProEd Financial Aid Consultants

ProEd's financial aid consultants are the best in the industry. With at least five years experience in financial aid management, our consultants are highly-qualified to help you meet your financial aid department objectives.

ProEd Consultant Directory

Anson, Bernice

Financial aid counselor and director experience includes: Coordinate multi campus financial aid offices for consistent application and awarding procedures for 9,000 aid recipients.; administer aid; formulate policy; monitor all programs for compliance; prepare annual FISAP plus other state & federal reports/applications; provide consumer information; promote aid awareness; supervise staff; counsel students/parents.

Baker Tate, Ixchel

Dynamic management professional with more than 10 years of increasingly responsible experience building and managing departments within small to mid-sized organizations. Recognized for consistent successes in developing systems, processes and methodologies to reorganize/revitalize practice operations, increase revenues and enhance employee performance. Strong planning, organization development and general management qualifications to include: cross-functional communications, resource allocation and project management skills.

Bodofsky, Irv

Irv Bodofsky brings experience as Assistant Dean of Student Affairs & Director of Financial Aid at SUNY Upstate Medical University, Director of Financial Aid, SUNY Health Science Center and Financial Aid Counselor at State University College. In addition, his professional activities include leadership positions in NASFAA, EASFAA, NYSFAAA and the US Department of Education.

Emerick, Richelle

RichelleEmerick has been in the Financial Aid field as dean of students and financial aid director since 1975. She has held positions at Lewis and Clark College, Gettysburg College, Hood College and University of Maryland, as well as being an independent higher education consultant. She has held leadership positions in NASFAA, EASFAA and WASFAA.

Gilroy,  Paul J., PhD

President & CEO
Over 25 years of experience in higher education administration. Develops strategic enrollment and revenue management plans.

Gilroy, Aida

Executive Vice President & CFO
Ms Gilroy is co-founder of ProEducation Solutions (ProEd). She is responsible for product development, marketing, publications and revenue management.

Gruen, David L.

David Gruen brings 38 years of experience as Director of Financial Aid for various colleges and universities including The University of Tulsa, The University of Denver and The University of Wyoming. He has also provided financial aid consulting services as an independent contractor. David's professional activities include leadership positions in state, regional and national financial aid organizations.

Hunter, Dan

Dan Hunter worked at SUNY Buffalo State College from 1964 to 1998 in all areas of financial aid and student services including director of financial aid. His professional activities include leadership and presenting positions in NASFAA, EASFAA, NYSFAAA and SUNYFAP. Dan is a recipient of numerous awards including the SUNY Chancellor's Awards for Professional Service.

Irwin, William A.

Over 28 years experience as Director of Financial Aid in higher education.

Langley, Nancee

 Dr. Nancee Langley offers 39 years of on-campus and professional experience with financial aid in higher education. She helps institutions use their scholarships and financial aid more strategically to support recruitment and retention, and also works with campus financial aid offices on organization, staffing, planning, communication, and delivery of resources.

Lohman, Rachael

Rachel Lohman has over 27 years of experience in higher education, including positions as faculty, campus director, director of student services, director of financial aid and regional manager of the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency. She has held numerous leadership positions in national organizations including president of PASFAA and EASFAA, and national chair of NASFAA.

McGraw, Michael

Michael McGraw has 34 years of progressively responsible experience in financial aid, admissions, recruitment and placement at Tompkins Cortland Community College in Dryden, NY. Professional activities include membership and leadership positions in NYSFAAA, EASFAA, NASFAA, SUNYFAP, National Council of Higher Education Loan Programs committee and Education Loan Management Resources Advisory Committee. He is the recipient of the SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Professional Service.

Sakurai-Rodriguez, Paul

National Sales & Marketing VP
Paul brings over 17 years of financial aid industry experience working in almost every facet of financial aid with colleges and other financial aid-related companies throughout California.

Saleh, Renee

Renee Saleh has been in higher education financial aid since 1969. She has been director of financial aid for Lehigh County Community College and Kutztown University in Pennsylvania, executive director of grants and scholarships for the New Jersey Department of Higher Education, and director of financial aid for Northampton Community College.

Shekerjian, Tor

 Experienced financial aid expert and functional consultant/project manager. Proven leadership capabilities in full life cycle Datatel implementations, and experienced in higher education management as a leader with both functional and technical expertise. Experience in providing workable strategies and solutions, as well as building teams for maximum effectiveness. Proven track record of achieving compliance with both Title IV and Title VII student financial aid regulations.

Soucier, JoEllen

An experienced higher education professional is offering a blend of expertise and strengths including: Knowledgeable and skilled in enrollment management and recruiting practices; knowledgeable and up-to-date on the federal regulations governing the certification and administration of all federal financial aid programs and veteran’s educational benefits; proficient on a variety of computer systems and software programs; accurate, detailed, and skilled in the areas of problem solving, student customer service activities, and professional training; and experienced in office management and organization.