Membership
Board of Directors
Irene Leech
Dr. Irene Leech, is an Associate Professor at Virginia Tech. She was an Extension Specialist in Virginia for 12 years where the majority of her focus was leading a statewide, extension agent designed and delivered financial counseling volunteer program. She was a pioneer in providing state-wide education to extension staff and the public in multiple sessions delivered via satellite. Although her work today focuses on citizen involvement, she has taught financial management and financial counseling to undergraduate and graduate students and continues to work in those areas. She has been a full time resident faculty member for 8 years. The faculty and students at Virginia Tech are currently piloting an AFCPE® project, the Virginia Tech Save$ program with the Consumer Federation of America's America Save$ program. Dr. Leech joined AFCPE® as a graduate student when it began and has attended most national conferences. She has served on several committees and has served as editor of the 2007 and 2008 versions of the conference proceedings. Most of her presentations at conferences have focused on the application of research and public policy.
