Are you ready to take control of your  money and achieve financial peace as a teacher or woman of color?

Learn how to improve your money mindset, organize your finances, and begin building wealth with a teacher salary! 

Ivan Burwell and Ervin Lee

This book is a roadmap of sorts to assist multicultural professionals to be aware of and master corporate culture and understand its importance in contributing to their success. There are wonderful examples from multicultural professionals sharing their stories and challenges, while providing viable tips that they have learned based upon their experiences. The goal is to create more successful multicultural professionals who grow and thrive in a corporate environment. 

**A resource provided to assist with preparing multicultural individuals for success in Corporate America. Resource provided during one of the Ed Talk: Women of Color in Education discussions. **

Beatriz Acevedo

Beatriz Acevedo, CEO of Suma Wealth and President of the Acevedo Foundation explains how advancing Latina entrepreneurs is key to closing the largest demographic wage gap and bolstering the economy.

Adapted from Fierce Conversations by Susan Scott

A resource that can be utilized for support in navigating difficult conversations within the workplace. 

Resource provided by Jessica Rodirgues Bracey, Principal Resident at Northfield High School. 

National Associate for Latino Community Asset Builders (NALCAB)

In the area of Family Financial Capability, NALCAB works with member organizations to create and

strengthen programs that build knowledge and access to resources that allow consumers to build credit,

reduce debt, increase savings, access financial services and products, and avoid predatory practices.

NALCAB supports these programs with grants, capacity building technical assistance, training and

peer connections. The guide focuses on culturally relevant aspects of financial capability services that address the needs of Latino and new immigrant communities. It details best practices and lessons learned from NALCAB members and partners working to build assets across the country, integrating financial capability services in areas such as housing counseling, small business development, tax preparation, workforce development, education and more. 

RISE 5280’s mission is to provide equitable opportunities to close educational attainment gaps and promote fiscal and social mobility for Black and Brown youth. The program empowers underrepresented high-school-aged youth through a cultural lens to develop healthy social-emotional skills and career planning.

Our services include mentoring, academic support, community service, and exposure to opportunities beyond their neighborhood boundaries to improve the professional and social trajectory of minority leaders.