We’re thrilled to have Mellody Hobson as our convention keynote speaker on August 23. Study extra about this trailblazing chief, writer, and advocate who champions monetary functionality as a core a part of training.
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August 23 | 10:30 am PT / 1:30 pm ET
Priceless Knowledge: Mellody Hobson on Cash, Mindsets, and Educating Gen Z
Be part of monetary literacy advocate Mellody Hobson for an inspiring dialog on what Gen Z must find out about cash and the way educators can empower college students to construct monetary confidence.
We’ll be making a gift of 200 copies of her New York Instances bestselling youngsters’s ebook, Priceless Details about Cash, to fortunate session attendees.
Mellody is:
Co-CEO and President of Ariel Investments, the primary Black-owned mutual fund firm
Mellody joined Ariel Investments as an intern shortly after graduating. She rose by roles in advertising and senior management, turning into President in 2000 and later Co‑CEO by 2019.
The primary Black girl to chair an S&P 500 firm
Mellody made historical past as Chair of Starbucks Company from 2021-2024. She is at the moment a director of JPMorgan Chase and Estée Lauder Corporations, amongst others.
And that’s not the one “first”
In 2017, she turned the primary Black girl to steer the Financial Membership of Chicago. In 2022, she joined the possession group that bought the NFL’s Denver Broncos, making her the primary Black girl concerned in new possession of an NFL workforce
Named one of many “100 Most Influential Individuals” on the planet
In 2015, TIME Journal listed Mellody on this prestigious checklist, acknowledging her vital affect within the fields of finance, enterprise, and neighborhood management.
She’s additionally made the highest 100 lists for each Forbes’ and Fortune’s Most Highly effective Ladies.
A latest visitor on the Oprah podcast
She’s additionally been a visitor on Oprah’s podcast. Watch her most up-to-date interview.
Don’t miss this opportunity to listen to from one of the vital influential leaders in finance and to win a replica of her bestselling ebook. Register now to safe your spot!
