We are a safe, inclusive space to learn about money
The Financial Space Story
Welcome to Financial Space! As a first-generation Latina, education has always been a passion of mine because I truly believe it got me out of poverty. I have spent the last decade in higher education and college access, specifically working with low-income, first-generation students. I was a TRIO Director for 6 years and decided to transition to financial education because of the financial literacy gap that exists in our communities. I’m here to make a social impact!
I created Financial Space as a space to educate and empower underserved communities about wealth creation. Financial Space was born out of my feeling left out of the financial system. The lack of information, representation, and services for people that looked like me was a catalyst to create something impactful and meaningful. As I learned more about personal finance, I began to teach it to my high school students because I knew that no one else was teaching them these skills that transform our communities from poverty. Their interest and yearning for more led me down the path to developing a financial curriculum that is mindful of the systemic and socioeconomic barriers low-income, first-gen students face. My goal is to empower women and folks from underserved communities with wealth-building skills! Welcome to our safe space!
Who We Are
Financial Space was designed to create an inclusive, culturally competent, and empathic space to learn about money. The financial system has not always been inclusive of women and communities of color, therefore Financial Space was created to fill that gap. We take into account the history and barriers women and underserved communities have faced, and provide financial education tailored to acknowledge the different socioeconomic backgrounds.