Nelly Hoffens-Vargas

Operations Coordinator, Strategic Partnerships Division

Bachelors, Johnson & Wales University
Masters, Johnson & Wales University

Nelly Hoffens-Vargas is an accomplished higher education professional with more than 20 years of experience spanning financial aid, student employment, human resources, payroll and student accounts. She is dedicated to providing faculty and students with vital economic resources, ensuring regulatory compliance and guiding them through complex financial processes.

Hoffens-Vargas’ expertise encompasses overseeing federal, state, and institutional aid programs, managing student employment initiatives and optimizing billing and collection procedures. Driven by a commitment to equity and accessibility, she collaborates with cross-functional teams to remove financial barriers and develop innovative strategies that empower diverse faculty and student populations, and remains focused on advancing institutional goals through strategic partnerships.


Bachelors, Johnson & Wales University
Masters, Johnson & Wales University