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Independent Segmental Representative
Annabel Diaz
Director of Financial Aid
Scripps College
[email protected]
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My name is Annabel Diaz, and I serve as the Director of Financial Aid at Scripps College, where I oversee the administration of federal, state, and institutional aid programs. I have worked in financial aid for over 12 years, with experience in compliance, policy implementation, and enrollment strategy. As a first-generation college graduate, I am passionate about expanding access, supporting affordability, and ensuring students and families feel informed and empowered throughout the financial aid process.
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2025 Committee Members
Rita Jo Maeda
Associate Director of Financial Aid Systems, Mount Saint Mary’s University
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Brad Soriano
Senior Financial Aid Officer
Point Loma Nazarene University
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Perla Olguin
Financial Aid Counselor 1
Mt. Saint Mary’s University
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Terrence Pratt
Asst. Dir., Financial Aid
Mt. Saint Mary’s University |
Shondra Dickson
Director, Financial Aid
Simpson University |
Erik Rose
Financial Aid Counselor
Stanford University |
Horacio Enriquez
Exec. Dir., Financial Aid
University of Santa Clara |
Lynna Lei
Financial Aid Counselor
University of San Francisco |
Breauna Eyer
Financial Aid Assistant
Claremont Mckenna College |
Alexxis Saucedo
Grad. Fin Aid Counselor
Chapman University |
Esther Kinzer
Sr. Assoc. Director, SFS
La Sierra University |
Kellie Gaines
Director, Financial Aid
La Sierra University
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Roslyn Short
Assoc. Dir., Financial Aid
Northeastern University |
Anna Hayman
Fin Aid Specialist/Coordinator
University of San Diego |
Ruby Chiu
Customer Service Coordinator
Northeastern University |
Angelika Williams, Ph.D
Assistant Vice Provost, Student Financial Services
University of San Francisco |
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How long does it take to become the CASFAA Independent Segmental Representative? For me, it took over 24 years to take the leap of faith, along with timing as I traverse the twists and turns of a career I cannot truly leave. My name is Cora Manuel and most of you know me from the annual CASFAA conferences at the registration desk welcoming you with your name badge. Some of you recall my short term at CSAC, visiting the schools for personal training for your team.
It is my hope to continue the work to gather and represent the independent college aid administrators. The first meeting of the committee began with introductions, discussing past goals, and started the wish list for this year.
During our February meeting, we discussed many of the 2025-2026 California Legislation bills that may impact our independent segment. For example, AB-402 Student financial aid: Cal Grant Program and the California Community College Expanded Entitlement Program seeks to increase new Cal Grant A and B “conditioned on the achievement of the target numbers for associate degree for transfer commitments that apply for the prior award year” and “authorize a student who receives a California Community College Expanded Entitlement Award and who subsequently transfers to an independent institution of higher education to remain eligible to receive the award…”
Please make sure you review the article by Jason Choi, CASFAA VP of State Issues, for a list of all the 2025-2026 bills. The CASFAA Executive Committee will be meeting with several legislators to discuss those bills that directly impact financial aid at the CASFAA’s Day at the Capitol (DATC) on March 24th. If you are interested in helping or joining, email [email protected].
Our small and mighty group would love to have you join us to map possible virtual training opportunities or gatherings.
Feel free to contact me at [email protected] with your thoughts or questions, and hope to see you at Day at the Capitol!
Sending positive vibes!
Cora Manuel,
CASFAA Independent Segmental Representative
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