Financial Wellness

Kim oversees the team of Financial Education Specialists and ensures that the curriculum used is up to date and relevant. She also manages the Save-at-School Program, which is an incredible opportunity for school aged children to learn the valuable lesson of making saving a habit at a young age. Kim has been in the industry for more than 15 years and has been teaching financial education for fourteen years. She recognizes the importance of having strong financial skills and has dedicated her career to sharing her knowledge with the community.

As Regional Financial Education Manager, Josh oversees the team working in the high school branches and is responsible for the day-to-day operations. The program allows high school students to intern as tellers for hands-on experiences while also being taught a full, in-depth financial literacy curriculum. Josh has worked for the credit union for 12 years and has spent the last 5 years in his current role. Josh is a firm believer in the importance of financial education and is passionate about teaching students the tools they need for strong financial futures.

Nicole has been in the industry for over 20 years and has been in her current role as Financial Education Manager at Lowell High School since 2010. Nicole is a Certified Educator in Personal Finance and teaches juniors and seniors financial concepts and employable skills including cash handling, member service interaction, and teamwork. Her students explore hands-on, real-life situations coupled with independent activities. She is dedicated to helping students grasp vital financial concepts before leaving high school.

Liz recognizes the important role she plays as the Financial Education Manager at our Nashua High School South Branch. She coaches juniors and seniors on the importance of money management, saving, and investing, and prepares them for future job interviews. She has been employed at the Credit Union for more than 8 years and prides herself on teaching her students valuable lessons to help them succeed in the future.

Heather is the Financial Education Manager located at our Dracut High School Branch. She teaches her students the importance of building and maintaining good credit, managing student loans, and avoiding fraud and identity theft. She is a certified educator in personal finance and continuously finds new, creative ways to keep her curriculum engaging and current. Heather has been with the Credit Union for over 20 years and has held numerous roles including her current position since 2005. She truly enjoys helping students make positive financial choices and seeing them build a sturdy financial foundation so they will be prepared for the future.

Malinda started at Jeanne D’Arc in 2012 and has held various roles throughout the Credit Union before joining the team at Lowell High School in 2017. In her current role as a Financial Education Representative, she teaches students financial concepts to prepare them for life after graduation. In addition, Malinda assists in our Save-at-School Program, which helps school-aged children learn the importance of saving at a young age. Malinda’s mission is to help members and students become financially well.