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Consumer Resource Center

FDIC Hosts Forum to Promote Banking Access through Financial Education Community Development Collaborations in Nevada

Event Date
Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 1–2:30 p.m. ET
Location
Webinar, MS Teams

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) will host a virtual statewide forum in Nevada to promote community development collaborations among financial institutions, community organizations, and government agencies. This forum will highlight actionable opportunities to support financial education and banking access for low- and moderate-income students in Nevada’s public schools.

Presenters:

  • Evan Gong, former Advisor, Nevada Youth Legislature Program
  • Krish Sharma, Participant, Nevada Youth Legislative Program
  • Dr. Victor Wakefield, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Nevada Department of Education
  • Michelle Jackson, Director, Junior Achievement of Nevada
  • Amanda Hughes, Education Programs Professional-Financial Literacy, Nevada Department of Education
  • Spencer Hafen, Incoming Chair, Nevada Bankers Association and President & CEO, Nevada Bank and Trust   
  • Luke W. Reynolds, Regional Manager, Community Affairs, FDIC
  • Steve De Jesus, Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC

When: 

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM PT 

Where:

Webinar, MS Teams, registration information below. Attendees will receive login instructions the day before the event.

Who Should Attend: 

Federally insured financial institutions, community development financial institutions (CDFIs), non-profit organizations, foundations, and state, local, and federal government agencies interested in promoting financial education and affordable banking access for Nevada public school students.

Registration Information:

 To register online, click Register and complete the requested information.  You will receive a confirmation email once completed.  

REGISTER          

Contact Information:

If you have any questions about the event, please email Steve De Jesus at  sdejesus@fdic.gov.  

Additional Resources:       

Last Updated: March 23, 2026