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MARY BETH SOMMERS
Consultant
Overview
Mary Beth joined ECG in 2010.  In addition to providing general consulting support for ECG clients, she conducts business process analyses and financial aid system training for Banner, Datatel, and PowerFAIDS users.
Highlights of ECG Consulting Projects
Mary Beth's first assignment upon joining ECG was to serve as interim director of financial aid for a multi-campus community college system.  She has provided extended support and ongoing oversight for the financial aid operations while the school evaluates future management options.
Key Prior Experience and Skills
Having worked in higher education for over 30 years, Mary Beth brings a wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience as both an educational consultant and a former director of financial aid.  Her work experience prior to joining ECG includes:
Seven years of experience as a financial aid consultant for SunGard, The College Board, and Three Forks, Inc.  While at The College Board, she provided customer service and functional support for over 500 PowerFAIDS clients, and assisted many schools with transitioning to the .NET PowerFAIDS operating system.
Over 11 years of experience as a director of financial aid at these schools:
o  St. John’s College (Annapolis, MD)
o  The University System of New Hampshire (Concord, NH)
o  New England College (Henniker, NH)
o  Maine Maritime Academy (Castine, ME)

Mary Beth also has additional campus experience as a director of academic advisement, director of student services, director of admissions, and adjunct instructor.
Additional Accomplishments
During her tenure as a consultant for SunGard, Mary Beth was the recipient of a GEM award for excellence in service.  In addition, she has served as a board member and trustee for several education and community organizations.
Education
Certificate of advanced graduate study in educational leadership, Plymouth State University
MBA with concentration in organizational behavior, Rivier College
BA in social sciences, Marietta College
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