Financial Services Professional & Financial Literacy Advocate

Donna A. Duckworth is an NFEC Certified Financial Education Instructor℠.

While working in higher education Donna developed the ability to explain to students how to successfully manage their student accounts and loans. Years later Ms. Duckworth entered the banking industry, accepting a job as a banker in the neighborhood where she grew up. While assisting her customers, particularly women, she developed a passion for educating them about the various aspects of personal finance —- budgeting, saving, investing, establishing credit, and borrowing money wisely. She observed that the more they learned about money, the more they wanted to know.

Donna has volunteered for community events such as College Goal Sunday and raised money for Junior Achievement. She possesses a Bachelor of Science and Master in Education. She has served as a moderator, faculty member, and advisor for various professional conferences. Her professional affiliations have included the American Association of University Women (AAUW) and the American Bankers Association (ABA). In addition to the CFEI designation, she has attained her Personal Bankers certificate from ABA. She has taken the America Saves pledge and shared her personal story. As a new employee at her company, Ms. Duckworth was recognized by her employer for helping her customers to increase their savings via its newly implemented round up program. It is her aim to continue to educate individuals so their financial lives are enhanced.