PROVEN RESULTS
In the classroom, we deliver results that promote financial capability.
Moneythink Mentors have a huge impact on their students' lives -
Here are some of our measured results.
76% of students believe they have the opportunity to become financially successful
49% increase in student's ability to manage their own finances
39% increase in student's belief that they will be more financially successful than their parents
48% increase in household discussions of money management
86% of students plan to graduate from college
OUR STUDENTS
Our students see the lasting impact of Moneythink. Here's what some of them had to say.
"It was more than just teaching financial literacy; it was teaching us to be effective members of society"
- Jeremiah Douchee
Moneythink Graduate
"Moneythink gave us a break from the boring lectures, to actually interact with someone and have dialogue- that’s what I loved best about Moneythink"
- Nnaji Iwunze
Moneythink Graduate
RECOGNITION
Moneythink has consistently been honored for the work that we do.
White House
Champions of Change Award
Chicago Tribune
"College students lay out fiscal facts for teens"
MTV
"Celebrating The #WHchamps"
Harvard Business Review
"What Job Candidates Really Want"
OUR APPROACH
In the classroom, we combine technology with the personal touch of near-peer mentorship
Mentorship
Each student is assigned a mentor who works with them individually, providing support and guidance inside and outside of the classroom.
We maintain a 5:1 student to mentor ratio so that each student gets the attention they deserve.
Working with our students in a near-peer mentorship format allows our mentors to connect with our students to have a high impact and cultivate meaningful relationships in which students look up to mentors, ask them important questions about their financial concerns, and become financially capable young adults.
WHO WE ARE
Our Incredible Leadership
Lila di Florio
President
Lila is a third-year studying Economics and History. She joined Moneythink in the fall of her first year because the highlight of her highschool career was the face to face interactions she had through serving as an educational mentor to younger students interested in STEM. She wanted to continue building relationships and engaging with community beyond campus. When she is not in classes, she loves trying new recipes with her family, spending time with her friends, and surfing.
NouNou Chang
President
NouNou is a third-year studying Economics and Data Science. She joined Moneythink in the spring of her first year as she valued MoneyThink’s mission of supporting Hyde Park students in financial literacy and college readiness. Outside of Moneythink, she is also on the varsity swim team. In her spare time, she enjoys doing puzzles, trying new restaurants, and doing pilates.
Vivian Shi
Director of Internal Operations
Vivian is a third-year studying Economics and Chemistry. She joined Moneythink because she loved the people in it and wanted to give back to the local community. Outside of Moneythink, she enjoys ballet, boxing and exploring new restaurants.
Kate Kim
Director of Internal Operations
Kate is a third-year studying Economics. She joined Moneythink because she always enjoyed tutoring and wanted to immerse herself more in the Hyde park community. Outside of Moneythink, she is also on the Lacrosse team.
Emily Grant
Director of Outreach
Emily is a second-year studying Economics. She joined Moneythink because she's passionate about teaching and believes financial literacy is an often overlooked but incredibly important skill, especially for high school students. Outside of Moneythink, she loves playing tennis and pickleball.
Ivan Mikhaylov
Director of Technology
Ivan is a second-year student studying Economics and Data Science. He joined MoneyThink to continue his high school volunteering work and to gain a deeper understanding of the perspectives of South Side residents. Outside of Moneythink, he enjoys playing soccer and tennis and is an avid traveler.
Isaac Lower
Director of Finance
Isaac is a second-year studying Economics and Psychology. He joined Moneythink to have an impact in the local community. Outside of Moneythink he enjoys playing tennis and he's involved with The Blue Chips.
Joseph Lublinsky
Director of Curriculum
Joseph is a second-year studying Economics and Astrophysics from Westport, Connecticut. He joined Moneythink because he always had a passion for volunteering and Moneythink had an amazing community. In his spare time he enjoys playing tennis and eating out.
Nickey Shah
Director of Engagement
Nickey is a second-year majoring in Law, Letters, and Society and Business Economics. He's from NYC originally and joined MoneyThink in the fall of last year. He's excited to be Director of Engagement this year and has lots of socials and events in store for the club! Outside of MT, he's in Eckhart Consulting and AkPsi and hopes to go abroad to Paris next year.
Where we are
UChicago Moneythink works with a wide variety of schools in Chicago, and we're always looking to expand our impact!
CONNECT
Please feel free to reach out with any questions!
Email
moneythink.uchicago@
gmail.com
