Lyanne Asada O'Connell

Lyanne Asada O'Connell is an experienced professional in the field of scholarship administration and financial literacy programming. Currently serving as Awards Administration Director at Washington State Opportunity Scholarship since May 2022, Lyanne has held several key positions, including Scholarship and Program Director at Seattle Colleges Foundation and Scholarship Manager at Seattle Central College. Lyanne's extensive background includes developing and implementing educational programs to support diverse student populations in obtaining financial assistance, coordinating with various institutions to enhance financial literacy resources, and managing multiple scholarship programs. Lyanne holds a Master of Public Administration from Villanova University and a BA in Sociology from the University of Washington, complemented by additional professional development in leadership and diversity.