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Meet the MEFA College Planning Team

MEFA is here to help you. We provide assistance with everything from reviewing your financial aid offers to making a plan to pay your college bill to starting to save for college. To speak with a member of our college planning team, contact us at (800) 449-6332 or collegeplanning@mefa.org. 

MEFA College Planning Team

The MEFA College Planning Team is a group of experienced college planning professionals who know the ins and outs of planning, saving, and paying for college.

Julie Shields-Rutyna

Julie Shields-Rutyna

Director of College Planning, Education, and Training
Stephanie L. Wells

Stephanie L. Wells

Director of College Relations
Jonathan Hughes

Jonathan Hughes

Associate Director of College Planning and Content Creation
Jennifer Bento-Pinyoun

Jennifer Bento-Pinyoun

Director of MEFA Pathway Your Plan for the Future℠
Shaun Connolly

Shaun Connolly

Communications Associate
Mary Rubenis

Mary Rubenis

Attainable Outreach Manager
Ajea Stupart

Ajea Stupart

MEFA Pathway Program Coordinator
Darina Barreto

Darina Barreto

College Relations Coordinator

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