Title / Job Description:  Associate Director, Office of Financial Aid. Responsible to the Director of Financial Aid for the administration and coordination of Federal, State and institutional financial aid programs as well as supervision of daily operations and training of staff members.   

Relationship to the Arts: I have had a lifelong connection to the arts.  As a spectator I enjoy theatrical productions and fine art (painting, ceramics, dance).  In my own artistic endeavors throughout the years, I have dabbled in acrylic painting, creative writing,  crocheting and needlepoint.

Hobbies / Interests: Creative writing and sewing (dressmaking)

Education / Background: Bachelor of Science in Education  -   Buffalo State College, Master of Science in Education, Guidance and Counseling  -   Brooklyn College. Began professional career as a teacher in the NYC public school system.  Career in higher education has spanned over 18 years. Before joining the staff at Uarts, was employed at Queensborough Community College, Bayside, NY and also was a financial aid administrator for over 14 years at Camden County College, Blackwood, NJ.
    
Additional Information: I love music and have many favorite songs.  A special favorite is the song  'Lush Life' written in the 1930’s by Billy Strayhorn