Governance

Board of Governors

Valerie Read

Executive Board President/CEO

I believe it’s my responsibility to help the youth within our community be successful in their financial careers through technical, educational, and assistance offered by the FSC-PS Charitable Foundation. As a mentor, I will help youth learn about scholarships to pay for their college education. I look forward to assisting the youth with applications for employment and entrepreneurship opportunities with FSC-PS Charitable supporters.

Lei Wang

Executive Vice President

I’m passionate about supporting mission-driven organizations that are serving underserved communities. I look forward to working with FSC-PS to empower youth and BIPOC communities through financial education, entrepreneurship training, and workforce development.

Joy Wang

Treasurer

As FSC-PS, we empower individuals in need through financial education. We are committed to our mission because we firmly believe that financial literacy is more than just a skill—it is a means of communication for creating sustainable futures and breaking cycles of economic inequality.

Surinder kaur

Assistant Treasurer

My Purpose is to gain experience in the financing field and this is the best place for me to begin my career. Volunteering will help me understand the skills that are required for professional development. It is also a great way for me to connect with minds that help in building careers for those who are seeking similar opportunities.

Nikhil Rath

Programs Director

I am a digital artist currently working for Electronic Arts.As an immigrant to Canada from India, I realize how challenging it can be for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to feel included in opportunities in various industries. There are many entrepreneurship opportunities for creatives that I would like to share my knowledge about and explore and volunteering with FSC-PS as program director is a great opportunity for me to support various initiatives in education, mentoring and outreach.

Azade Tekin

Social Media Marketing & Communications Manager

As FSC-PS we are dedicated to make youth financial literacy more accessible to teens of all backgrounds, especially underserved communities. I am happy to be part of this diverse community and have a goal to create an impact for more financially independent generations.

Brittany Gaines

Fund Development Director

Financial literacy is the gateway to overcoming systemic and historical deprivations present in marginalized and vulnerable populations.We empower others by teaching them to empower themselves.

Lucy Mathieu

Volunteer HR Coordinator

Embrace the spirit of continuous improvement, for growth is a journey with no final destination.

Lizzie L. Martinez Alvarez, EMPA15

Acting President/CEO March 2023 – August 2024

There is a strong and monotonic relationship between financial scores and parents’ education. I was born in poverty and my parents did not discuss finance or money at the dinner table. Throughout my early childhood, I yearned to know, “Who was Peter and Paul?” I believe financial education is the key to success. We must now unlearn what we have learned, globally connect, and transform to modern financial literacy concepts.

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