Making Money Make Sense: How One Leader is Revolutionizing Financial Education (and Having Fun Doing It!)
Manage episode 485381701 series 3652730
Join Empower Hour host Carina Martin for an inspiring conversation with Amy Sherman, Vice President of Public Affairs at Junior Achievement Rocky Mountain, as she shares how innovative financial education is transforming young lives across Colorado and Wyoming.
Key moments:
- 0:00 Introduction & Amy's Journey
- 6:15 Understanding Junior Achievement's Mission
- 12:30 The Economic Literacy Colorado Merger
- 18:45 Making Financial Education Engaging
- 25:30 Dream Accelerator & Finance Park Programs
- 32:15 Legislative Efforts for Financial Education
- 38:40 Building Community Partnerships
- 45:20 Leadership Lessons & Personal Growth
- 52:30 Work-Life Balance & Avoiding Burnout
Learn about:
- How Junior Achievement is making financial education accessible and fun
- The successful merger of two educational nonprofits
- Innovative approaches to teaching financial literacy
- The importance of making financial education a graduation requirement
- Real success stories of students finding their path
- Practical advice for nonprofit leaders and working parents
Whether you're an educator, parent, nonprofit leader, or someone passionate about financial literacy, this episode offers valuable insights into creating lasting change through education.
3 episodes