Advisory Board Member Jannese Torres
Florida Financial Educators Council
Jannese Torres was selected as a member of the Florida Financial Educators Council (FFEC) Advisory Board because of her influential, award-winning personal finance podcast; the entrepreneurial expertise she shares through her business; and her involvement and advocacy for the financial wellness movement. With a background in engineering – Torres holds an MS in Biotechnology from Johns Hopkins University – she founded Yo Quiero Dinero in 2019 to teach marginalized communities about entrepreneurship, investing, financial independence, and creating passive income streams. Jannese also holds credentials as a Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI®) from the National Financial Educators Council, the FFEC’s parent organization.
In addition to her entrepreneurial and podcasting experience, Advisory Board Member Jannese Torres is author of “Financially Lit! The Modern Latina’s Guide to Level Up Your Dinero and Become Financially Poderosa,” a book designed to offer relatable, culturally relevant personal finance education for Latinas to harness the power of money and achieve financial freedom. The Florida Council is looking forward to discovering how Jannese Torres will bring her unique talents to bear as they pursue their shared vision of a financially empowered Florida.
Financial Wellness as a Tool for Freedom and Autonomy: Jannese Torres
As an award-winning financial educator, author, and host of the Yo Quiero Dinero podcast, I bring over five years of experience empowering first-generation professionals and entrepreneurs to achieve financial freedom. My background in engineering, combined with my experience as an NFEC certified financial educator and over a decade of hands-on experience building multiple six-figure businesses, gives me a unique blend of analytical rigor and real-world insight. I’ve helped thousands of Latinas transform their relationship with money through accessible, culturally relevant education that bridges the gap between personal finance theory and practical application.
My goal in joining this financial wellness campaign is to expand access to high-quality, relatable financial literacy resources, particularly for underserved and underrepresented communities. As a proud Latina and first-generation wealth builder, I’m deeply motivated to break cycles of scarcity and misinformation that have kept many of us from building lasting wealth. I want to be part of an advocacy movement that not only teaches financial skills but also shifts mindsets, showing people that wealth is a tool for freedom and self-determination.
Through my platform, I’ve built an engaged community of hundreds of thousands who trust my guidance on topics like entrepreneurship, investing, and generational wealth. This reach, coupled with my ability to translate complex financial concepts into approachable, culturally resonant messages, uniquely positions me to help raise financial wellness at scale. My expertise lies in making financial education inclusive, actionable, and inspiring and I aim to bring that same impact to the Advisory Board.
Florida Financial Educators Council Board Details
The Florida Financial Educators Council Advisory Board Members drive our push to build sustainable, scalable economic empowerment programs that affect people’s lives at the community level. Our Advisory Board Members share their knowledge and expertise to 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:
Dedication
A demonstrated deep passion for raising financial wellness, empowering people, and strengthening whole communities with financial education.
Contribution
Minimum contributions of time, active participation, and communication are required of individuals and organizations selected to serve on the Advisory Board.
Integrity
Board members are individuals with a proven history of providing ethical, honest service in their local communities and maintaining strong professional values.
