1. Name,
title, school, role in MASFAA
Gayle
Yamry, Financial Aid Officer, Metropolitan State University
MAFAA
President Elect 2015/2016, representing the Minnesota on the 2016 MASFAA board
2.
How
did you get started in financial aid?
Like
most I sort of inherited the job. I was working in a growing cosmetology school
as the Instructor/Business office manager when there was a need for a Financial
Aid Officer so I put on that hat also.
3.
How
did you first become involved in your state and regional associations?
I
became involved by representing Clock Hour schools as sector
representative. Since then I have
participated on many committees, Chaired Professional Development, and
supported MAFAA as Treasurer Elect and Treasurer prior to being elected as
President Elect.
4.
Why
were you interested in a MASFAA leadership role?
MASFAA
leadership came with the MAFAA President Elect position. It has given me an
opportunity to expand my network of professionals and has been a great
experience so far.
5.
What
have you learned through your state or regional association that you were not
expecting?
Over
the years (the last 23) it never ceases to amaze me that there is always a
financial aid expert willing to give you their time and opinions when you need
them the most.
6.
What
advice do you have for someone new to financial aid?
Get
involved. Use your network, give of your time and you will be rewarded both as
a professional and personally. Never forget why you are a financial aid expert,
it’s about helping students meet their goals.
7.
What
advice do you have for someone interested in becoming more involved in MASFAA?
Getting
involved in MASFAA is about growing the professional network so you can become
a better professional. You will get more out of your involvement for
professional growth and opportunities than the effort you need to put into volunteering.
8.
What
are you looking forward to learning during your leadership term? Or What did
you learn during your leadership term?
My
hope is to grow and strengthen the organizations I am involved with and to
mentor others to become involved in the organization.
9.
What
do you enjoy doing when you are outside the aid office?
My
personal hobbies include flower gardening and spending time with family and
friends. My 3 grandchildren are growing up fast I don’t want to miss a thing. I
also am working on finishing my degree in Industrial Phycology training and
development for adult development and Human Resources that I started many years
ago that go sidelined by life. With work and with life I am an active and
continuous learner.
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