Julie Shields-Rutyna

Julie Shields-Rutyna is a seasoned professional in college planning and financial aid, currently serving as the Director of College Planning at MEFA since June 2015. Previously, Julie held the position of Senior Manager for Higher Education at The College Board, where efforts focused on promoting educational equity and managing relationships with higher education institutions in New England. Julie's extensive experience includes roles as Director of Early College Planning at MEFA, Educational Manager at The College Board, and Account Executive positions at Nellie Mae and American Express Educational Loans. Julie’s academic background includes a Bachelor of Business Administration from the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst and a Master of Education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.