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I’m a financial literacy advocate, nonprofit founder, and graduate student at Gies College of Business. I focus on closing the gap between what people are taught about money and what they actually need to know. Through Financial Literacy Diaries, I create tools and peer-led programs that make financial education more relevant, practical, and accessible with a strong focus on working with young adults and working-class communities. My work centers on systems, access, trust, and empowering middle and high school students to lead the path toward better financial education outcomes. I was inspired to begin working in financial literacy after studying financial planning at University of Illinois.
"The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud." - Coco Chanel
This reminds me that speaking clearly and honestly, especially in spaces where you're not expected to, is powerful. I try to lead that way.
To me, being financially healthy means having the self awareness to know one's financial goals, the economic awareness to understand one's place in the greater financial market, and the personal finance knowledge to achieve one's goals.
I’ve had to figure out a lot on my own. What keeps me motivated is making sure other people don’t have to. I want the tools I build to help people get unstuck and make clearer choices for themselves.
My husband and I are working toward buying our first home.
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