Financial Literacy Matters Society: President

Hi! 

As a 1st-gen immigrant, and a woman, financial literacy was not something my parents taught me growing up. Sadly, it wasn’t something my academic institutions taught me growing up either, especially since I’m now studying a Humanities degree.

So, I'm taking my financial education into my own hands.

I know many students can relate to my experience in one way or another. Thus, I believe it is of paramount importance to create a space to support students like you and I on our personal finance journey.

As FLM's 1st President, I aim to:

• Overcome institutional/structural barriers
  • Focus on accessibility & representation for students of all backgrounds & degrees (especially minority ethnic, gender-marginalised, non-STEM)
• Foster education
  • Simplify coded finance jargon & concepts
  • Debunk common money misconceptions 
  • Unlearn 'lack' mindsets
• Organise practical workshops
  • Investing 101
  • Budgeting 101
• Launch volunteering project 
  • Financially educating gender-marginalised/minority ethnic/state school students
• Collaborate with other UCL socs for events

My credentials/skills:

• PR Team Lead | POC Network's Ball Committee - event management, communication
• Chair | My school's 'Minority Students Union' - EDI, leadership
• Avid learner of financial education (books/podcasts/research)

Finances plays an undeniable role in shaping our life, and I'm excited to create a legacy for FLM that empowers you to take control of your own financial journey!