Advisory Board Member Talaya Scott
Wisconsin Financial Educators Council
With an MSA in Accounting and Finance and a Doctorate in Business Administration expected in May 2027, Talaya Scott is well-positioned to make a significant impact as a member of the Wisconsin Financial Educators Council (WIFEC) Advisory Board. Scott has been an Accounting Instructor at Milwaukee Area Technical College since 2020 and Adjunct Professor at Concordia University-Wisconsin since 2024. She is Co-Founder and COO of SaveCircle, an AI-driven group savings platform. Through her combination of professional expertise and philanthropic engagement, Talaya has shown a lasting commitment to empowering families economically and advancing the broader financial wellness movement.
The WIFEC chooses board members based on their professional backgrounds, dedication to community service, and enthusiasm for making a positive difference. Advisory Board Member Talaya Scott’s qualifications and experience reflect the meaningful contributions she has made to advancing financial literacy. The Wisconsin Council is excited to partner with Talaya as we continue to promote financial wellness initiatives across Wisconsin and beyond.
Expanding Equitable Access to High-quality Financial Education: Talaya Scott
Talaya Scott is an experienced accountant, professor, and financial education leader with a background spanning public accounting, higher education, fintech, and community-based financial literacy. She is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of SaveCircle, where she leads operational strategy and product execution for a community-centered savings platform; and a Member of the National Financial Educators Council (NFEC) Advocacy Committee, supporting sustainable financial education initiatives and advocacy efforts nationwide.
Talaya is a published author, speaker, and a doctoral candidate in Business Administration with an emphasis in economics and financial management. She brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her work, using financial education as a tool for resilience, empowerment, and long-term wealth-building. She is deeply committed to helping individuals and communities develop the skills, confidence, and mindset needed to achieve financial independence.
Talaya’s goal for being involved in the National Financial Educators Council’s financial wellness campaign is to expand equitable access to high-quality financial education and ensure that individuals and families have the tools necessary to build sustainable financial futures. She is deeply motivated by the belief that financial capability is foundational to economic mobility, confidence, and long-term stability.
As an accounting professor, financial educator, entrepreneur, and founder in the fintech space, Talaya is uniquely positioned to bridge education, innovation, and community impact. Her experience working directly with students, small business owners, and underserved communities allows her to understand real-world financial challenges and translate complex financial concepts into practical, actionable strategies. Through advocacy, curriculum development, and strategic partnerships, she aims to help the WIFEC further its mission of elevating financial wellness standards and empowering individuals to achieve financial independence.
Wisconsin Financial Educators Council Board Details
The Wisconsin 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:
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.
