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title: NAIFA-Columbus September 2023 Membership Breakfast Meeting
description: NAIFA-Columbus Membership Luncheon with John Fitzpatrick
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# [NAIFA-Columbus September 2023 Membership Breakfast Meeting](https://columbus.naifa.org/blog/naifa-columbus-september-2023-membership-breakfast-meeting)
Written by [NAIFA-Columbus](https://columbus.naifa.org/blog/author/naifa-columbus) | Oct 4, 2023 7:06:18 PM
NAIFA-Columbus Members and guests met for a Membership Breakfast Meeting at La Chatelaine French Bakery and Bistro in September. We were joined by Mackensie Ellis, Business Development Manager of [GradFin](https://gradfin.com/).
Mackensie joined the GradFin team after she graduated from the University of Pittsburgh. Through her role at GradFin, she helps educate borrowers and financial advisors on the dynamic student loan environment.
With federal student loan repayment around the corner, GradFin is here to help take a deeper dive into student loan options. The discussion covered federal student loan updates, repayment options, and federal forgiveness options. There have been numerous updates in the student loan space in the last few months, so Mackensie also covered the important dates to know and how these updates could impact certain borrowers.
To learn more about GradFin and the services they provide, please contact Mackensie at [mackensie.ellis@gradfin.com](mailto:mackensie.ellis@gradfin.com)
| > Mackensie Ellis | > Mackensie Ellis Speaking |
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| > NAIFA-Columbus President, Scott Blake Speaking | > Meeting Attendees |
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