Stephanie Cote
Financial Services Professional & Financial Literacy Advocate
Personal Notes
Hi and welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. I’ve spent over a decade working alongside Native communities, nonprofits, and mission-driven leaders to help build stronger financial futures. My passion lies in delivering financial education that’s not only practical and empowering, but also culturally grounded and trauma-informed. I believe that financial capability is a tool of sovereignty, healing, and self-determination. Whether you’re here to explore credit building, nonprofit strategy, or community development, know that you’re in the right place. I’m honored to walk alongside you on this journey — let’s work together to create lasting, meaningful change.
Bio
Stephanie Cote is a nationally recognized financial educator, certified professional coach, and founder of Eagle Woman Soars LLC, a consulting firm dedicated to empowering Native communities and mission-driven organizations. With over a decade of experience, she specializes in culturally grounded financial education, nonprofit development, grant strategy, and curriculum design. Stephanie has secured and managed over $7 million in grants, authored Native-focused financial education curricula, and led trainings for hundreds of practitioners across the country.
As a HUD-certified housing counselor, Trauma of Money practitioner, and master trainer in Credit as an Asset and the Building Native Communities suite, Stephanie brings a trauma-informed, equity-centered approach to her work. She served as the 2024 Visiting Scholar with the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE), conducting research on Native identity and financial capability.
Known for her engaging facilitation style and deep respect for cultural context, Stephanie’s work is rooted in partnership, sustainability, and self-determination. She is passionate about helping individuals and communities harness financial tools to build stronger, more resilient futures.
Stephanie is an NFEC Certified Financial Education Instructor℠.
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