From Symposium Scholarship to Certification
Learn how attending Symposium inspired a professional dancer, now a financial coach, to become an AFC and mentor others.
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Challenge At a Glance:
- How to continue professional development with limited employer-funded resources.
Results At a Glance:
- Earned a Symposium Scholarship.
- Obtained her AFC.
- Advocated for the AFC at work increasing staff certification.
The Challenge:
A. Denae Hannah, AFC®, CFEI®, shifted from dancing professionally to financial services after a major injury and the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Her journey to becoming debt-free fueled a passion for financial literacy, but limited professional development support made it hard to pursue the AFC certification.
The Solution:
Denae applied for a Symposium scholarship in order to attend the conference in 2020. She believed attending would help her find a community of mission-driven individuals and organizations and offer more information about the AFC certification.
“I leave Symposium energized and more connected to my national and global community of financial counselors, educators, and researchers. The range of perspectives encourages me to stay curious and open to new ways of improving my practice. Each year, my presence as a Black woman with deep experience serving communities of color allows me to contribute my unique insights and help shape the future of the profession.”
The Results:
- She received a Symposium scholarship.
- Progressed from attendee to research presenter educating others.
- Earned the AFC and supported AFC adoption within her organization, resulting in multiple staff certifications
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