Our Team

Only the most determined get to space.

Ascent is proud to be part of the Goal Solutions family, named “Best Places to Work” by the San Diego Business Journal since 2015.

Meet the Ascent Team

As current and former students, parents, and mentors, our mission is simple: help students achieve their goals. We want to empower students from all economic backgrounds and disciplines to maximize the return on that investment. Supporting students on their journey through school is important to us, which is why we’re proud to partner and co-create with college students. By staying true to our mission, values, culture, and service to our community, we have been named “Best Places to Work” and named Best Private Student Loan for 2021 by Forbes Advisor and NerdWallet.

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Our Core Values

Trust

We’re accountable to our stakeholders, values, commitments, and ourselves.

Integrity

We act honestly, transparently, and professionally, treating everyone with understanding, care, and respect.

Commitment

We dedicate ourselves to helping our community, promoting employee wellness, and serving clients by doing what we say we are going to do.

Innovation

We challenge the status quo and provide creative solutions.

Collaboration

We embrace a culture of teamwork.

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What are others saying about Ascent?

Being young I don’t have a strong credit history. Ascent made it possible for me to have my own loan without the help of others – I’m thankful I found them.

Nikara M.
Western Washington University

It was the only decent loan provider that would accept a non-cosigned loan. My loan manager helped a lot.

Robert C.
Texas A&M University

The best thing about Ascent is the fact that they make the process easy. I was able to do everything online and the money was sent directly to my school.

Anjellica C.
Northern Arizona University

Ascent stands out for its range of payment reduction and postponement options, rare among private lenders. Borrowers can choose a graduated repayment plan, which provides a lower monthly payment to start that increases over time.” Read more

Forbes Advisor

Our Team

Only the most determined get to space.

Meet the Ascent Team

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Abby Liu

Marketing Intern

Albert Olivares

Software Engineer III

Alex Acosta

Software Engineer III

Alex Stultz

Underwriter

Alicia Chavez

Content Marketing Manager

Allison Thompson

Loan Processor

Amy Fitzgerald

Demand Generation & Business Development Manager

Andrea Jenkins

Director, Student Success

Angelica Ramos

UX Designer

Arin Nahapatian

Associate Counsel

Art Kang

VP, Technology

Ausleen Acosta

Social Media & Digital Marketing Specialist

Avery Ryder

Software Engineer III

Aziza Read

Product Marketing Manager, Growth Initiatives

Becky White

Customer Service Representative

Bill Brosseau

SVP, Business & School Development

Bill Dusha

Software Engineer III

Boyang Wang

UX/Design Intern

Bre Knight

Content Writer

Brooke Schumacher

Marketing Intern

Carlos Morales

Senior Financial Analyst

Caroline Menendez

Director, School Partnerships

Casey Miller

Marketing Operations Manager

Christina Xie

Senior Treasury Accountant

Crista Wray

Senior Product Manager

Danny Lopez

Loan Processor

Dasha Scott

School Support Lead

David Diehl

SVP, Analytics & Technology

DK Kim

Marketing Data Analyst

Dora Kram

UX Designer

Emily Skoubo

Senior Human Resources Generalist

Erica Arvanitis

Email Marketing Manager

Felicia Wetzel

Lead Coach & Program Producer

Fernanda Ortega

Compliance Analyst/Paralegal I

Frank Fortunato

VP, Data Engineering

Gemma Cook

Marketing Intern

Gus Amezcua

UX Front End Developer

Jacob Lin

Director, Finance, Treasury & Accounting