Ultimate Medical Academy Vice President of Student Finance Nadine Bailey to lead Florida Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators in 2022

Tampa, Fla. (July 28, 2021) – Ultimate Medical Academy (UMA), a non-profit higher education institution with the mission of equipping and empowering students to excel in healthcare careers, is pleased to announce that VP of Student Finance, Quality Assurance Nadine Bailey will be the next President of the Florida Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (FASFAA). President-elect Bailey will spend the year learning from the current President and will assume her new role in 2022.

FASFAA is a not-for-profit association with nearly 900 financial aid professionals, aimed at maintaining and developing professional standards of financial aid administration and promoting cooperation among members.

“Financial aid is a crucial part of many students’ educational journeys, providing access to learning and career pathways that may not otherwise exist. It’s important for students to understand their options and make decisions that are best for themselves, their families and their personal goals. Financial aid professionals help to support and guide students through that important process,” said Bailey. “As president of FASFAA next year, I look forward to engaging the younger generation to bring us forward, grounded in our organization’s history and institutional knowledge.”

Bailey has been a member of FASFAA since 2004 and has previously served as Region IV Representative and Vice President of Training.

“Nadine is truly passionate about helping students succeed academically, professionally and throughout their lives.” said Katharine Conrad, current FASFAA President. “She cares deeply about our organization and its mission, and we’re excited for her to take the reins next year.”