American Association Of

Washington, DC · Founded 1995

Advances the vitality and democratic purposes of undergraduate liberal education in the United States

Primary audience
Colleges Universities
Work area
Educational Support
Topic
Liberal Arts
Contact
Lynn Pasquerella
Website Contact

About Organization

The organization serves as a national voice for liberal education, supporting colleges and universities in strengthening undergraduate learning. Based in Washington, DC, it operates with $15.8 million in annual revenue and 66 employees as of 2023.

What They Focus On

Liberal Education

Strengthening quality and accessibility of undergraduate liberal arts education across the nation

Civic Engagement

Promoting democratic participation and civic learning through college and university programs

Institutional Support

Providing member colleges with resources to enhance teaching, learning, and student success

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$15.8M

+0% vs 2023

Assets (2023)

$23.0M

+0% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 — — — —
2023 $15,845,906 $15,977,635 $23,032,485 66
2021 — — — —
2021 $16,552,261 $12,436,130 $22,290,827 59
2020 — — — —
2019 $12,506,275 $12,537,292 $16,161,995 69
2018 $14,718,500 $13,906,891 $14,948,097 64
2017 $12,490,451 $12,278,478 $14,634,223 76

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Convene Institutions

    Brings together colleges and universities to share best practices in liberal education

  • 02

    Develop Resources

    Creates frameworks and tools to support quality undergraduate teaching and learning

  • 03

    Advocate for Access

    Promotes democratic access to high-quality liberal arts education nationwide

  • 04

    Build Networks

    Connects educators and leaders to advance civic engagement and educational excellence

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by American Association Of

Liberal Education Advancement

Promotes democratic purposes and quality of undergraduate liberal arts education nationwide

Civic Engagement Activities

Supports institutions in developing civic learning and democratic engagement programs

Member College Support

Provides resources and guidance for colleges and universities to strengthen educational practices

Educational Research

Conducts research on effective undergraduate teaching and learning practices

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind American Association Of.

Lynn Pasquerella

Lynn Pasquerella

President
Full-time
Compensation: $747,772
Dawn Whitehead

Dawn Whitehead

Vice President for Global Citizenship for Campus, Community, and Careers
Full-time
Compensation: $186,622
Ashley Finley

Ashley Finley

Vice President for Public Purpose and Opportunity
Full-time
Compensation: $181,487
Cathy Brigham

Cathy Brigham

Senior Project Advisor
Alina Grant

Alina Grant

Executive Assistant to the President
Nancy Thomas

Nancy Thomas

Senior Advisor to the President for Democracy Initiatives and Executive Director, IDHE
Kate Drezek McConnell

Kate Drezek McConnell

Vice President for Curricular and Pedagogical Innovation and Executive Director of VALUE
Jessica Chittum

Jessica Chittum

Assistant Vice President for Curricular and Pedagogical Innovation and Director of VALUE Operations
Heather Miceli

Heather Miceli

Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Ligia Pamfilie

Ligia Pamfilie

Instructional Designer
Beth Perkins

Beth Perkins

Assistant Director for Research and Assessment
Hannah Schneider

Hannah Schneider

Director of Digital Education Programs
C. Edward Watson

C. Edward Watson

Vice President for Digital Innovation
Braylee Weets

Braylee Weets

Administrative and Institute Support Assistant (Temporary)
Megan Allen

Megan Allen

Associate Director of Virtual Exchange/COIL Initiatives
Veronica Onorevole

Veronica Onorevole

Director of Innovative Global Education Initiatives
Lydia Teferra

Lydia Teferra

Program Coordinator
Jane Turk

Jane Turk

Associate Director
BB

Brandon Busteed

Past Director (Until 1/2024)
2 hrs/week
EH

Elizabeth Howe Bradley

Past Director (Until 1/2024)
2 hrs/week
NC

Nancy Cable

Past Director (Until 1/2024)
2 hrs/week
LP

Lynn Pasquerella

President
KM

Kelly MacK

VP, Undergrad Stem Education
Full-time
Compensation: $226,199
TM

Tia McNair

VP, Diversity, Equity And Student Su
Full-time
Compensation: $225,118
MN

Melvina Norried-Thomas

VP, Human Resources, Administration
Full-time
Compensation: $220,443
KM

Kathryne McConell

VP, Curricular And Pedagogical Innov
Full-time
Compensation: $174,834
AB

Adam Bush

Director
AC

Andrea Chapdelaine

Director
AR

Andrew Rehfeld

Director
CM

Charles M Roessel

Director
CC

Christina Cutlip

Director
DN

Dana N Bryne

Director
EO

Eduardo Ochoa

Director
FL

Frederick Lawrence

Director
JR

Jessica Riddell

Director
LK

Lanisa Kitchiner

Director
MB

Marco Barker

Director
MF

Mike Flores

Director
PE

Pamela Eddinger

Director
PA

Patricia A Marshall

Director
RS

Rana Sobh

Director
RW

Randy Williams

Director
RC

Roslyn Clark Artis

Director
SO

Santa Ono

Director
SJ

Suzanne Johnson

Director
SM

Suzanne M Rivera

Director
YS

Yves Solomon-Fernandez

Director
MP

Micah Price

Conference and Events Manager

Milestones

October 1995

IRS Tax-Exempt Status

October 1995

Received 501(c)(3) tax-exempt designation from the Internal Revenue Service

2017

Organizational Expansion

2017

Grew staff to 76 employees to support expanded member services

2021

Revenue Peak

2021

Reached $16.5 million in annual revenue supporting liberal education initiatives

2023

Current Leadership

2023

Lynn Pasquerella serves as president guiding the organization's mission

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AB
Adam Bush Director 2.00 hrs/week
AC
Andrea Chapdelaine Director 2.00 hrs/week
AR
Andrew Rehfeld Director 2.00 hrs/week
CM
Charles M Roessel Director 2.00 hrs/week
CC
Christina Cutlip Director 2.00 hrs/week
DN
Dana N Bryne Director 2.00 hrs/week
DW
David Wilson Treasurer 5.00 hrs/week
EO
Eduardo Ochoa Director 2.00 hrs/week
FL
Frederick Lawrence Director 2.00 hrs/week
JR
Jessica Riddell Director 2.00 hrs/week
JA
Johnathan Alger Vice Chair 5.00 hrs/week
LK
Lanisa Kitchiner Director 2.00 hrs/week
MB
Marco Barker Director 2.00 hrs/week
MA
Mary Ann Villarreal Past Chair (Through 1/2024) 5.00 hrs/week
MD
Mary Dana Hinton Past Chair (Until 01/2024) 5.00 hrs/week
MF
Mike Flores Director 2.00 hrs/week
PE
Pamela Eddinger Director 2.00 hrs/week
PA
Patricia A Marshall Director 2.00 hrs/week
RS
Rana Sobh Director 2.00 hrs/week
RW
Randy Williams Director 2.00 hrs/week
RC
Roslyn Clark Artis Director 2.00 hrs/week
SO
Santa Ono Director 2.00 hrs/week
SJ
Suzanne Johnson Director 2.00 hrs/week
SM
Suzanne M Rivera Director 2.00 hrs/week
TE
Timothy Eatman Chair 5.00 hrs/week
YS
Yves Solomon-Fernandez Director 2.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$2.3M

Highest Paid

$804K

Lynn Pasquerella

Compensated Officers

7

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Lynn Pasquerella President $747,772 $55,885 $803,657 35
Tia Mcnair VP, Diversity, Equity And Student Su $225,118 $47,393 $272,511 35
Kelly Mack VP, Undergrad Stem Education $226,199 $39,462 $265,661 35
Melvina Norried-Thomas VP, Human Resources, Administration $220,443 $41,675 $262,118 35
Kathryne Mcconell VP, Curricular And Pedagogical Innov $174,834 $54,349 $229,183 35
Dawn Whitehead VP, Global Citizen For Campus $186,622 $33,578 $220,200 35
Ashley Finley VP, Research And Senior Advisor $181,487 $30,164 $211,651 35

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$124K Grants Received
2 Organizations

Top Funders

2 total
TF
Trellis Foundation
$74K
FF
Foundation For Civic Leadership Inc.
$50K

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

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76 Clients
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Contact

Get in touch with American Association Of

Phone

(202) 387-3760
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1818 R Street NW Washington, DC 20009