As President & CEO, Jean develops and drives the overall strategic direction of ASA. In the fall of 2016, she began an evaluation of the organization’s direction and purpose to better align ASA’s strengths with highest student impact areas. 

During her tenure, ASA has pivoted from a 65-year history of helping students with college financing and repayment options to a new focus of helping students discover potential career paths earlier in their education journey, before financing or repayment need occur. Working with the Board of Directors and the Senior Management Team, Jean has successfully shifted ASA’s focus and direction to help kids – as early as middle school – to know themselves, know their options, and make informed choices about their education and career goals.

Jean has more than 25 years of experience creating and leading education organizations, including Chief Operating Officer at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), Senior Vice President for Students and Enrollment at Brandeis University, and multiple roles in the financial services and enrollment areas at Northeastern University. 

A recognized speaker and subject matter expert, she served on Massachusetts’ Governor Charlie Baker’s Commission on Digital Innovation and Lifelong Learning. She holds a B.A. from Roger Williams University and a M.A. from Johnson & Wales University.