American Association Of Collegiate

Washington, DC · Founded 2001

Professional association supporting higher education registrars and admissions officers worldwide

Primary audience
Higher Education Professionals
Work area
Professional Association
Topic
Academic Administration
Contact
Melanie Gottlieb
Website Contact

About Organization

American Association Of Collegiate serves over 11,000 higher education professionals representing approximately 2,600 institutions across more than 40 countries. Based in Washington, DC, the organization operates with 54 employees and generated $11.9 million in revenue in 2023. The association provides professional development, policy advocacy, and consulting services to support excellence in academic records and enrollment management.

What They Focus On

Professional Development

Training and educational programs for higher education administrators in registrar and admissions functions

Policy Advocacy

Representation of member interests on higher education regulations and standards affecting academic records

Institutional Consulting

Expert guidance and strategic support for colleges and universities on enrollment management practices

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$11.9M

+0% vs 2023

Assets (2023)

$22.4M

+0% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 — — — —
2023 $11,933,978 $12,328,682 $22,358,137 54
2021 — — — —
2021 $10,742,128 $9,944,454 $21,760,664 49
2020 — — — —
2020 $9,958,288 $7,747,263 $23,394,458 48
2019 $8,014,604 $8,850,241 $20,186,946 51
2018 $10,473,361 $10,579,717 $21,412,481 52
2017 $11,318,053 $9,955,051 $23,024,263 52

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

How They Work

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  • 01

    Member Engagement

    Connect professionals from institutions worldwide through membership services and networking opportunities

  • 02

    Education Delivery

    Provide training programs and resources to develop professional competencies in enrollment management

  • 03

    Policy Development

    Advocate for members on regulatory issues and best practices in academic records

  • 04

    Consulting Support

    Offer specialized guidance to institutions seeking improvements in admissions and registration operations

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by American Association Of Collegiate

Professional Development

Training and educational resources for registrars and admissions officers to enhance professional skills and knowledge

Consulting Services

Expert guidance for institutions on enrollment management, academic records, and admissions processes

Policy Advocacy

Representation of member interests on higher education policy and regulatory issues affecting registrars and admissions

Strategic Initiatives

Development and implementation of programs addressing emerging challenges in higher education administration

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind American Association Of Collegiate.

MG

Melanie Gottlieb

Executive Director
Full-time
Compensation: $429,358
MS

Michael Simmons

Director Of Consulting And
Full-time
Compensation: $198,780
WG

William Gil

Sr. Director Gov't. Real.
Full-time
Compensation: $172,922
MS

Michele Sandlin Left B4 Ye

Director Of Consulting And Business
Full-time
Compensation: $169,264
AK

Ari Kaufman

Vice President For Finance
1 hrs/week
BS

Brenda Selman

Vice President For Admissi
1 hrs/week
CJ

Carrie Jeffers

Vice President At Large
1 hrs/week
CM

Cassandra Moore

President-Elect
1 hrs/week
CH

Chris Huang

Vice President For Informa
1 hrs/week
CS

Connie Shipman Newsome

Vice President At Large
1 hrs/week
DK

Dr Kristi Wold-McCormick

President
1 hrs/week
HA

Hala Abou Arraj

Vice President For International Education
1 hrs/week
JC

Jacqueline Carter

Past President
1 hrs/week
JP

Julia Pomerenk

Vice President For Records
1 hrs/week
RP

Roslyn Perry

Vice President For Access
1 hrs/week
TR

Tiffani Robertson

Vice President For Leadership And Management Devel
1 hrs/week
MG

Melanie Gottlieb

Executive Director
TD

Tina Deneen

Assoc. Executive Dir. Edu.
Full-time
Compensation: $195,354
MH

Martha Henebry

Assoc. Executive Dir. Poli
Full-time
Compensation: $188,756
QB

Quintina Barnett Gallion

Assoc. Executive Dir. Stra
Full-time
Compensation: $181,808

Milestones

2001

Tax-Exempt Status Granted

2001

Organization received IRS recognition as tax-exempt professional association

2018

Revenue Peak

2018

Reached revenue high of $10.5 million with 52 employees

2023

Growth Milestone

2023

Expanded to serve 11,000 professionals across 2,600 institutions

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

CL
Caroline Laguerre-Brown Aug 2024 External Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
RS
Rob Shomaker Left B4 Ye External Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
CM
Cassandra Moore
KW
Kristi Wold-McCormick Dr.
CS
Connie Shipman Newsome Dr.
RP
Roslyn Perry
MX
Max Xiong
BS
Brenda Selman
CH
Christopher Huang
HA
Hala Abou Arraj Dr.
TR
Tiffani Robertson Dr.
BW
Beth Warner
CJ
Carrie Jeffers Dr.
WD
Wendolyn Davis Dr.

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$1.8M

Highest Paid

$485K

Melanie Gottlieb

Compensated Officers

7

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Melanie Gottlieb Executive Director $429,358 $55,475 $484,833 40
Tina Deneen ASSOC. Executive DIR. Edu. $195,354 $48,609 $243,963 40
Quintina Barnett Gallion ASSOC. Executive DIR. Stra $181,808 $58,940 $240,748 40
Michael Simmons Director Of Consulting And $198,780 $21,550 $220,330 40
Martha Henebry ASSOC. Executive DIR. Poli $188,756 $31,572 $220,328 40
Michele Sandlin Left B4 Ye Director Of Consulting And Business $169,264 $39,161 $208,425 40
William Gil SR. Director Gov'T. Real. $172,922 $21,438 $194,360 40

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

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$300K Grants Received
1 Organizations

Top Funders

1 total
SE
Strada Education Foundation Inc.
$300K

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

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying
111 Registrations
76 Clients
Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 76 total

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Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

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Phone

(202) 293-9161

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1108 16th Street NW 400 Washington, DC 200063606