Chris Ditter, Associate Director of Student Financial Planning, was recently awarded the State Leadership Award for Iowa at the annual conference of the Midwest Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (MASFAA) in Minneapolis, MN.

The State Leadership Award is presented annually to recognize the outstanding leadership of a member from each of the 9 states within MASFAA. The recipients must have made outstanding contributions to the financial aid profession at the state and regional levels over a sustained period of time, i.e., seven years or more. Leadership at the regional level is not the only criterion for this award, and the selection process will not be limited to current state elected leaders.

The individuals selected for this award must: exhibit high integrity and character; have shown creative leadership; have inspired and encouraged others to participate actively in professional development activities; have sustained active involvement in professional organizations, and have supported the goals and objectives of MASFAA.

Chris has been involved with the Iowa Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (IASFAA) for many years, having served as President for 2016-17, co-chairs the Electronic Services committee, and previously served as Treasurer and chaired the Exhibitor Relations committee. She also just finished serving on the MASFAA Board as the State Representative for Iowa this previous year.

Kristi Fuller, Student Financial Planning