Date: December 1, 2020 @ 2:00 p.m. 

Presenter: Hillary Werner - Northeastern University School of Law, Elizabeth Lally - Northeastern University, Alexis Kallen - Yale School of Law (Graduate Student)

Please join us for a panel discussion on improving graduate financial literacy

Hillary Werner is the Assistant Director of Financial Aid at Northeastern University School of Law. Prior to working at the law school, she taught first grade in Chelsea, MA. In her current role, Hillary utilizes financial literacy and wellness to help students better understand their financial aid packages. She holds a degree in elementary education from Boston University and is currently working towards her Master in Higher Education Administration. In her free time, Hillary enjoys running, reading, and cooking.

Elizabeth Lally is the Assistant Director for the Center for Financial Independence at Northeastern University, where she previously worked as a financial aid counselor. Elizabeth received her Bachelor’s degree from Stonehill College and her Master of Science in Global Studies of International relations from Northeastern.

Alexis Kallen is on a mission to make the world a better place for young women. Education has opened her eyes to what's possible and helped her better understand institutional barriers. With her law degree, she plans to become an advocate for marginalized communities, especially refugee women with disabilities.

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Date: Dec. 15, 2020 @ 2:00 p.m. 

Presenter: Ashley Bianchi, Williams College

In this session, Ashley Bianchi will talk about how she got involved in the admission side of enrollment management while bringing knowledge and expertise from the financial aid side. Together these offices are often at odds, but it can be different! This unique relationship has allowed Ashley to advance her own career and dive deeper into the administrative decision making at four unique institutions.

Ashley Bianchi is the Director of Student Financial Services at Williams College. She joined Williams in August 2018 after serving as the Director of Financial Aid at Lafayette College for five years. Ashley has also worked at Rhodes College and College of Charleston in an admissions and financial aid capacity.