Advisory Board Member Kamilah Williams
Georgia Financial Educators Council
Kamilah Williams, Ph.D., CFEI®, was selected as a member of the expert Advisory Board to the Georgia Financial Educators Council (GFEC) as a result of her distinguished professional and educational background, which supports and reinforces the organization’s vision of bringing greater economic empowerment to Georgia communities. Advisory Board Member Kamilah Williams brings close to 20 years of experience in higher education and government to the table, along with credentials as a Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI®) and a passion for teaching and uplifting others with financial wellness.
When selecting Advisory Board members, the GFEC seeks individuals with proven dedication to community advocacy and service. Kamilah Williams has demonstrated this commitment throughout both her career and her philanthropic endeavors. The Georgia Council is looking forward to a productive long-term relationship with Kamilah as they work together to promote financial well-being across the state.
Improving Society through Individual Financial Wellness: Kamilah Williams
As an economics professor who teaches at the undergraduate and graduate level, I am passionate about financial literacy for all. With a Ph.D. in Financial Economics from the University of Delaware, I have nearly two decades of experience in higher education and government. I am also a Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI®). My experience and education, coupled with my passion for teaching, qualify me to be a powerful advocate for financial literacy.
My desire to make the world better initially led me to become a professional economist, advising on economic policy. However, I saw that a large part of improving economic outcomes for the society as a whole started with financial literacy at the individual level. This realization drove my decision to pursue a doctorate and a career in higher education. I have taught economics and finance at various colleges and universities, at all levels. I have published research on financial inclusion and seek to use this knowledge to further spread financial wellness in the broader community.
I was very excited to become an Advisory Board Member for the Georgia Financial Educators Council (GFEC). This position would allow me to share my research-backed knowledge beyond the walls of higher education into the broader community. Having created courses on financial literacy at the college level, I now have the opportunity to share this information and teach skills to those who may not have access to a college education. My focus is to encourage small changes that can lead to big improvements in your financial life.
I seek to be an advocate for those who feel that financial empowerment is out of reach. The GFEC is critical to achieving this goal and I am honored to be selected to represent my field on the Advisory Board. I look forward to serving the Georgia community and spreading financial wellness for all.
Georgia Financial Educators Council Board Details
The Georgia Financial Educators Council Advisory Board Members drive our push to build sustainable, scalable economic empowerment programs that have positive impact on 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:
Enthusiasm
A true sense of enthusiasm and passion for improving financial wellness, promoting the financial literacy cause, and making communities and individuals stronger through financial education and empowerment.
Involvement
Organizations and individuals who have time available to commit toward financial wellness efforts and to participate actively in Board communications.
Principles
Individuals selected to the Advisory Board are dedicated to serving their communities and have strong reputations for integrity, ethics, and honesty in their respective professional arenas.
