UNC Financial Aid Staff
Marty Somero
Director of Financial Aid
Email: Marty.Somero@unco.edu
I’ve been assisting families for more than 30 years get through this ever so important government “maze” of financial aid. I’ve been
helping students obtain financial aid ever since I started my graduate school internship at Central Michigan
University back in 1981. CMU is where I obtained my MA Degree. Prior to that, I received my BA from Michigan
State University. For the past 18 years, I was Asst Dean\Director of Student Financial Services at Western State
College in Gunnison. Even though I loved my time in the mountains, I’m thrilled to be a part of the UNC community
where there is such a positive energy and optimism.
Michelle Churchill-Rolf
Counselor
Email: Michelle.Churchill-Rolf@unco.edu
As
a Financial Aid Counselor in the Scholarship Department, my responsibilities include assisting students and parents
with the FAFSA application, verifying of tax documentation & counseling students on various aspects of financial
aid & its’ requirements. I am also the Reisher liaison for the Reisher Scholars & the point of contact for the
Denver Scholarship Foundation students. I earned my Bachelor degree in History & Social Science from Oklahoma
Panhandle State University & will begin my Master’s in Educational Leadership in the summer. I have been at UNC
since December 2005.
Jill Conner
Counselor
Email: Jill.Conner@unco.edu
I am so excited
that I became a part of the UNC team in September 2009! I love everything about UNC—the beautiful campus, the
educational opportunities, & all of the people who make it thrive! It is a great pleasure to work with students
& determine the best way to help them pay for their education.
I was born & raised in Iowa, & that is where I began my financial aid career. I started as a work study student while working on my Bachelor of Arts in English/Secondary Education at William Penn College. I taught high school English & Speech for several years in Iowa before moving to Colorado in July 2002. I returned to the financial aid world in August 2003 & have never looked back. Please feel free to contact me anytime if you have questions or concerns regarding your financial aid.
Justin Davis
Counselor
Email: Justin.Davis@unco.edu
Having lived
in WA, MI, PA, & MN, I’m thrilled to have found a home for myself in Colorado. I graduated from Michigan State
University in 2004 with a BS in Psychology. Working at UNC, I have come to greatly appreciate what a smaller
university has to offer students both academically & socially. Working with the ever-expanding study abroad
program, it’s great seeing students expand their horizons & experience the world from a new perspective. Aside
from being one of the greatest experiences in my life, college opened up many doors for me & I strive to make it
available to everyone.
Nancy Gray
Assistant Director
Email: Nancy.Gray@unco.edu
I have worked in
the UNC Financial Aid Office since 1988 – first as the Pell Grant Coordinator from 1988 to 1990 & then as a
Financial Aid Counselor from 1991 to 1997. Since 1997 I have been an Assistant Director with responsibility for
coordinating all of the university scholarship programs. I am responsible for establishing policies & procedures
related to the administration of scholarships along with monitoring institutional scholarships that are awarded
through the admissions process & departmental scholarships awarded to UNC students. I also manage all UNC
athletic scholarships & provide oversight for all UNC Foundation scholarships, private scholarships from external
organizations, & the UNC Universal Scholarship Application process. I am privileged to be a member of various
committees on campus that advocate for student access & success. In the greater community, I serve on the local
leadership council for the American Cancer Society, as a board member for the Greeley Weld Senior Foundation,
& have served as a scholarship committee member for the Community Foundation Serving Greeley & Weld County.
I obtained a bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder, a master’s degree, gerontology
certificate & elementary education certification from the University of Northern Colorado, & a doctorate from
Colorado State University. As you can see, I have been both a student & a staff person at UNC. I have also taught
classes in the Sociology department. I love UNC & think it is the BEST University in Colorado!
Donna Munch
Counselor
I began my
employment at UNC during 1987. During these past years I have had the opportunity to work within different
positions at UNC. Starting my employment at UNC, in what was at one time known as the Teacher Education Center,
I enjoyed working with students as they prepared to become teachers. Within three years an opportunity of
employment was offered to me in the Office of Financial Aid. Here I am years later! There have been many changes,
challenges & opportunities during these years. I believe I have remained in the same department all these years
because of these constant changes & challenges which occur daily. I need change, I like change & I do not want
to become “stagnant” in a job. I like to be challenged. Because of this personal need to be challenged I have
held different positions within this office. I have worked in the file/tracking area, Assistant to the Director,
customer service area & now my current position as Loan Processor. With each position I had the opportunity to
learn many aspects of the ins & outs of financial aid, work directly with staff, students & outside entities.
I believe to be good at your job you must be able to reach out & accept change, learn as much as you can when
opportunity presents itself, & most of all treat others with respect.
Chris Peterson
Associate Director
Email: Chris.Peterson@unco.edu
I am a UNC
graduate & have worked for UNC for 14 years. I enjoy working with students & that is what keeps me excited
about my coming to work every day. Thanks for choosing UNC & I look forward to working with you in the
future.
Roxye Rea-Arellano
Hello &
welcome to the Office of Financial Aid. I am Roxye Rea-Arellano, Client Service Specialist, within the Office of
Financial Aid. I have been with the UNC community since June 2009 working in the Office of Extended Studies in
Michener Hall & now am able to serve you in the Office of Financial Aid in Carter Hall. I am one of the first
staff members you will come in contact within our department. As a Weld County native, I worked as a community
news reporter covering small town government, education, police/breaking news, & feature stories for the Greeley
Daily Tribune. I have attended Aims Community College completing classes in Criminal Justice & am an inaugural
graduate of the Freedom Forum Diversity Institute at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. Currently; I am
enjoying the breath of fresh air the University has to offer, as well as, helping UNC students & parents during
the Financial Aid process. Come visit me, let’s chat & work together toward a successful college experience.
Debbie Rhoads
I have
worked at UNC for 15 years. I started at the health center when it was in Decker Hall. I was the upstairs
receptionist. I worked there about a year & a half before I applied in financial aid. I have worked in financial
aid ever since in the scholarship area. I enjoy my job because it is fun to be able to inform a student of a
scholarship they have been offered.
I am married with three grown children, but I am not a grandmother yet. Whew! So, no one should call me Grandma.
Aimee Rogers
Assistant Director
Email: Aimee.Rogers@unco.edu
Hello, Welcome
to the Office of Financial Aid & Student Employment! My name is Aimee Rogers; I am one of two Assistant Directors
in the office. I over see Student Employment, Work Study Programs, AmeriCorps & the Governor’s Opportunity
Scholarship Program. I am a proud UNC alum (twice!) & also the proud parent of a UNC alum & a current UNC
student. I was born & raised in Colorado & I love to go camping in the gorgeous backyard we have here in this
beautiful state. I also enjoy bowling, bike riding & spending all me free time with my wonderful family.