Advisory Board Member Heidi Albert
Illinois Financial Educators Council
Advisory Board Member Heidi Albert’s role as Director of People & Culture for The Greenwood Project, a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to bridging the gap for students of color to achieve high-trajectory careers in financial services, is just one factor behind her selection to the Illinois Financial Educators Council Advisory Board. Her more than two decades of experience in finance, business, and HR as a change agent and strong track record of driving talent and learning and development solutions that increase inclusion and engagement also recommended her highly for this position.
Albert holds a JD from New York University School of Law and a BA with Honors from Trinity College. She has completed the CHRO Executive Education programs at Wharton and holds certificates in DEIB/Culture from Cornell University, Harvard Professional Development Program, and the Yale School of Management Executive Education Program.
True Passion for Promoting Youth Financial Literacy and Inclusion: Heidi Albert
Albert’s work for The Greenwood Project includes introducing and preparing talented Black and Latino college students to enter the financial services industry through exposure, education, and internship experience. She was selected to lead Greenwood’s HR functions, reporting to the CEO as a key member of the leadership team to foster employee growth, strategic partnerships, and improved overall organizational performance.
This current role brings Heidi’s career full circle, as she created a successful nonprofit years ago that fostered financial literacy and inclusion for young people. In truth, financial inclusion is Heidi Albert’s passion. She is honored to join the Illinois Financial Educators Council Advisory Board.
Illinois Financial Educators Council Board Details
The Illinois Financial Educators Council Advisory Board Members drive our push to build sustainable, scalable economic empowerment programs that impact people’s lives at the community level. Our Advisory Board Members share their knowledge and expertise that guide financial wellness programs and donations to community members.
Our Board Members are professionals who have successfully passed a rigorous selection process and have proven their commitment to supporting the growth of sustainable financial wellness programming in their communities. Board members possess these traits:
Passion
A deep belief in the importance of promoting financial wellness and a desire to strengthen individuals, loved ones, and communities with financial education.
Participation
Individuals and organizations that can allocate time toward financial wellness initiatives and actively participate in Board communications.
Ethics
Individuals with a track record of providing service to their local communities with honesty and upholding the values of esteemed professionalism.
