Kathy Facenda
About Kathy Facenda
Kathy Facenda is a seasoned business development professional with over a decade of experience, currently serving as the Director of Business Development at Sallie Mae. She has held various leadership roles in financial aid and student finance policy, and she also owns a fitness franchise, The Exercise Coach Schaumburg.
Work at Sallie Mae
Kathy Facenda has been serving as the Director of Business Development at Sallie Mae since 2010. In this role, she focuses on strategic growth initiatives within the company. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Corporate Account Manager at Sallie Mae from 2008 to 2010. Her tenure at Sallie Mae has spanned over 14 years, during which she has developed extensive expertise in financial aid and student finance policy.
Previous Experience at Devry Education Group
Before joining Sallie Mae, Kathy Facenda held multiple roles at Devry Education Group. She served as the Director of Student Finance Policy and Training from 2000 to 2006, where she was based in Chicago, Illinois. Additionally, she worked as the Director of Financial Aid at Devry University from 1987 to 2000 in Downers Grove, Illinois. Her experience at Devry Education Group contributed to her knowledge in financial aid and student finance.
Entrepreneurial Venture at The Exercise Coach
Since 2017, Kathy Facenda has been the Owner of The Exercise Coach in Schaumburg, Illinois. In this role, she combines her entrepreneurial skills with her corporate experience. Managing a fitness franchise allows her to apply her business development expertise in a different industry, showcasing her versatility in leadership and management.
Education and Expertise
Kathy Facenda holds a Master of Business Administration from Keller Graduate School of Management of Devry University, which she completed from 1987 to 1991. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business from Illinois Wesleyan University, where she studied from 1982 to 1986. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in business development and financial aid.
Background
Kathy Facenda has over a decade of experience in business development, focusing on strategic growth initiatives. Her career spans nearly two decades in leadership roles related to financial aid and student finance policy. This diverse background equips her with a unique perspective in both corporate and entrepreneurial settings.