The FDIC is partnering with the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to help students and recent graduates to take control of their financial education and financial future. On Thursday, April 29th, the FDIC and its partners will host a virtual town hall, “Plan Your Financial Future,” where HBCU alumni who are current FDIC employees will share financial tools and resources to help participants manage student loans, eliminate debt, create a budget, and transition financially from a student to a professional.
In closing remarks, FDIC Chairman McWilliams will share her personal financial journey and reiterate her commitment to support the HBCU Initiative.
WHI-HBCU “Plan Your Financial Future” Webinar:
Thursday, April 29, 2021 -- 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. ET
Please register by April 28th and look for a confirmation email.
Presenters:
- Jelena McWilliams, FDIC Chairman
- Dr. Arthur P. McMahan, Senior Associate Director, White House Initiative on HBCUs, Department of Education
- Nikita Pearson, Savannah State University, Director, Office of Minority and Women Inclusion, FDIC
- Emerson Hall, Texas Southern University, Associate Director of Community Affairs, Division of Depositor and Consumer Protection, FDIC
- Camron Doss, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Chief of Strategic Partnerships & Program Development, Division of Depositor and Consumer Protection, FDIC
- Andrea Woolford Eley, Bowie State University, Deputy Director of Data and Resource Management, Division of Insurance and Research, FDIC
- D. Simone Stovall, Wiley College, Regional Manager of Community Affairs, Division of Depositor and Consumer Protection, FDIC
- Katrice Yokley, Florida A&M University, Chief of Communications Section, Division of Risk Management Supervision, FDIC
- Omolola Hassan, Langston University, Financial Institution Specialist, Division of Depositor and Consumer Protection, FDIC
- Samuel C. Ross, Morehouse College, Supervisory Examiner, Division of Risk Management Supervision, FDIC
- Shanique Smith, Delaware State University, Senior Management Analyst, Division of Complex Institution Supervision and Resolution, FDIC
- Lekeshia Frasure, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Chief of Community Affairs, Division of Depositor and Consumer Protection, FDIC
Contact Information:
Please email Monica Flint at mflint@fdic.gov with additional questions about the event.
Visit the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities for additional information.