Kendra Allen
Workforce Manager, Blue Icon Advisors
Kendra has worked in financial aid for 15 years, most recently as the Associate Director of Financial Aid, Special Programs, and Scholarships at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA). She began her financial aid career as a student in a federal work-study position at Radford University where she earned a bachelor’s degree. She holds a master’s degree in human resources management from Webster University. Kendra has extensive experience managing federal education, employment, and training programs, as well as implementing and ensuring compliance with federal student aid regulations. At NOVA, Kendra collaborated on several community-based projects that leveraged Federal financial aid to support the college aspirations of low-income adults. These initiatives were recognized as national models in case studies published by The Aspen Institute.