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Student Financial planning Staff
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Assistant Director of Student Accounts
Joan joined Dean College in the Fall of 2016 where she serves as an Assistant Director of Student Accounts. Joan manages the Payment Plan as well as working with billing and part-time students.
Director of Financial Aid
Prior to returning to Dean in 2019, Judy served as the Associate Director of Financial Aid for 9 years. She currently oversees the Financial Aid Department. Judy is responsible for the overall management and administration of student financial aid programs.
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Darielle returned to Dean in the summer of 2025. She has over fifteen years of higher education experience where she has worked in admission, residence life, advising, student accounts and financial aid. She serves as an Assistant Director of Financial Aid and manages the Private Loan and Default prevention programs.
B.A., Dickinson College and M.S., Northeastern University
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Bethany is a Dean alum. She returned to Dean as the Assistant Director of Financial Aid in 2015 after many years of experience in higher education. Bethany manages the State Grants and Loan programs.
B.A., Westfield State University
Customer Service Representative
Elizabeth is a first-generation URI college graduate, who joined Student Financial Planning in Winter 2021. Her 22 years of customer service make helping students and families navigate the financial process her passion. Elizabeth also enjoys gardening, and spending time with her family.
Director of Student Accounts and Customer Service
Jessica’s experience as a first-generation college student and Dean College alum has driven her commitment to help college students and their families understand the financial process. She joined the Dean family in 2012 and oversees student accounts operations as well as customer service in the financial planning area. Jessica is fluent in both Portuguese and Spanish.
Assistant Vice President of Student Financial Planning
Jean joined the Student Financial Planning team in 2024. She has worked in higher education administration affordability for over 25 years. Jean oversees the coordination of the Financial Aid and Student Accounts functions.
B.A., Providence College and M.S., Northeastern University
Senior Customer Service Representative
Alyson joined the Student Financial Planning Team in the Fall of 2016 and enjoys partnering with families and students to develop customized solutions for funding a Dean education. She enjoys volunteering and giving back to the Dean community.
B.A., Keene State College