American Student Assistance
Barbara Matez has over 40 years of work experience in finance and leadership positions. Barbara has held various roles, including SVP & Chief Financial Officer at American Student Assistance, Chief Financial Officer at Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC), VP Finance at NMS Communications, and Finance leadership positions at Digital Equipment Corporation. Throughout their career, Barbara has been instrumental in driving financial stability, implementing strategic planning processes, and improving business performance. Barbara has also played a key role in organizational restructuring and establishing effective board governance. Barbara has successfully led companies through growth and profitability, both domestically and globally.
Barbara Matez obtained their Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree from Babson College in 1984. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics from Clark University in 1979. There is mention of their attendance at Harvard University, but no specific degree or field of study is provided.
American Student Assistance
American Student Assistance™ (ASA) is changing the way kids learn about careers and navigate postsecondary pathways through exploration, work-based learning, and free digital experiences. ASA meets students both in and beyond the classroom with digital tools, resources, and information to empower their career planning journeys. We believe that exploring career possibilities, as early as middle school, and having equitable access to education-to-career pathways aligned with one’s passions and goals will result in greater confidence and long-term success for all students.