Experience

Alternatives Federal Credit Union

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Community Engagement Director

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  Ithaca, New York, United States Fighting for economic justice in underserved and marginalized communities by providing access to affordable capital for local residents and businesses most harmed by capitalism and systemic racism.

• Community Engagement and Inclusion Manager

  • Jun 2021 - Mar 2022

  Ithaca, New York, United States Providing comprehensive financial inclusion services to build well-being and increase equity for people at risk of being excluded and/or discriminated by the current economic and political system.

• Community Development Educator

  • Sep 2000 - Jun 2021

  Set up and managed in-school credit union branches to develop savings habits in young children. Developed a high interest savings account for children eligible for free or reduced lunch. Set up an entrepreneur program for elementary school children from families with low-income. Created the popular "Money Wise" 7-session adult money management course.



Another Way Aikido

• Wellness and Fitness Services

• Founder and Chief Instructor

  • Jan 2001 - Present

  Ithaca, New York, United States Spent 20 years studying the unique & controversial knowledge of Henry Kono, a direct student of the Founder of Aikido.