American Student Assistance
Costas Koudanis, CISA, has extensive experience in information security and IT auditing, currently serving as the Manager of Information Security at American Student Assistance since October 2011, after progressing from the role of Senior Security Analyst. Prior to this, Costas worked at MIT Lincoln Laboratory as an Information Security Analyst and held a position as a Senior Associate (IT Auditor) at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Additional experience includes serving as a Senior Consultant at Caturano and Company and as an Associate Technical Analyst at TJX Companies, Inc. Costas Koudanis holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering Technology from Northeastern University, earned between 2002 and 2006.
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.