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“I really enjoyed [the PSLF training]. I’ve had lots of questions about this because everyone’s situation is so unique, so having the opportunity to ask personal questions to an expert in the area was invaluable.” — Heather Abadie
Herzing University

Expert Trainers

SmartSessions’ comprehensive material is engaging and easy to consume, delivered by knowledgeable trainers who provide interactive and rich experiences.

Tasha McDaniel

SENIOR TRAINER

Tasha has over 28 years of experience in higher education, sales and learning and development.

She is an Accredited Financial Counselor with the Association of Financial Counseling and Planning Education (AFCPE). She’s also a certified Health and Wellness Coach with the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and a Behavior Change Specialist with ACE. Tasha has also earned a certificate in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace.

Michiale Schneider

SENIOR TRAINER

Michiale has over 37 years of experience in higher education, sales and learning and development.

She earned a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in education and is an Accredited Financial Counselor and Certified Credit Report Reviewer with the Association of Financial Counseling and Planning Education (AFCPE). Michiale has received numerous regional awards, as well, including the Midwest Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators - Meritorious Service Award (2012), President’s Award (2008) and Leadership Award for the State of Ohio (2007).

Hannah Achtor

SENIOR TRAINER

Hannah has nearly 20 years of experience in learning and development, team management and student loan industry training.

At Ascendium, she performs quality assurance, trains customer service staff and serves as co-chair of our corporate compliance committee. As a certified financial education instructor, Hannah also counsels student loan borrowers on their repayment options. More recently, she has delivered student loan repayment presentations to numerous organizations, including colleges and universities, nonprofits, professional associations and state agencies like the Wisconsin Department of Corrections.

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