NHASFAA has opened the conference to our neighbors of Maine and Vermont. If you are a financial aid professional located in either of these states and wish to attend the NHASFAA Conference, please register below. This link will not require a NHASFAA membership.

A daring escape from the Democratic Republic of the Congo led Deo Mwano to a life of freedom, inspiration, appreciation, and the desire to persevere to excel. Growing up during a violent civil war, Deo faced much misfortune. At age nine, he became the patriarch of the family. It wasn’t easy. But after moving to the United States in 2000 with his mother and three younger brothers, he found his voice.

Deo Mwano is an innovative, multicultural leader in education, community building and social justice. He teaches, inspires, and motivates people and organizations to follow a path of self-improvement and dedication to others. In doing so, Deo draws on his often traumatic personal experience as well as his educational background.

Deo earned his BA in International Relations and History and an MBA in Strategic Leadership. Deo has worked for the State Department, High Education Institutions, Tech Start-Ups and Nonprofits. Deo now runs his own consultancy firm helping organizations and individuals become aware of the disparities different communities face in order to maximize on their social impact. His honors include being named to 40 Under 40 as an emerging leader in New Hampshire in 2016. Graduating member of Leadership New Hampshire Class of 2017. Deo is a sought after speaker, program designer, community builder and performer working with organizations nationally and internationally.