Sucheta Thakkar
Financial Literacy Advocate
Personal Notes
I am a Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI®) with a background in academia and active engagement in the financial markets. My work in financial education is grounded in both research and practical experience, with a focus on helping individuals build knowledge, confidence, and informed decision-making skills.
My interest in financial education began during my MPhil research on financial planning among women. The research findings highlighted a consistent pattern: women from diverse backgrounds were often making similar financial decisions, many of which did not align with their long-term financial goals. This reinforced an important insight—that financial behaviors are shaped early, and that access to clear, unbiased financial education is essential at every stage of life.
A later experience further shaped my approach. After relocating internationally, I observed my son participating in a residential creative arts program and saw how inclusive, creative learning environments can build confidence and encourage engagement. That experience reaffirmed my belief that effective education—financial education included—should be interactive, accessible, and supportive of diverse learning styles.
These combined experiences led to the creation of GET EDUWISE, a financial education initiative focused on women and children. Through structured, age‑appropriate, and engaging programs, my work emphasizes financial literacy, confidence-building, and practical application in a safe and inclusive learning environment.
I am committed to supporting NFEC’s mission by advancing financial education that empowers individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to make informed financial decisions and work toward long‑term financial well‑being.
Founder & Financial Educator, GET EDUWISE
Bio
Sucheta Thakkar is an NFEC Certified Financial Education Instructor℠ (CFEI®) with a strong foundation in academia and hands‑on experience in stock market investing. Her work in financial education is deeply informed by her MPhil research on financial planning among women, which revealed that women across diverse backgrounds often make similar financial decisions—many of which do not align with their long‑term financial goals. This research shaped her belief that financial behaviors are formed early and that access to structured, unbiased financial education is essential from a young age.
Sucheta’s approach to financial education further evolved through her life experiences as a mother and expatriate. Observing her son in a residential creative arts program highlighted the power of inclusive, creative learning environments to build confidence and engagement. Inspired by this, she founded GET EDUWISE, a financial education initiative dedicated to empowering women and children through interactive, creative, and age‑appropriate learning experiences.
As Founder and Financial Educator at GET EDUWISE, Sucheta focuses on building financial confidence, decision‑making skills, and practical financial literacy in safe and inclusive spaces. She is committed to advancing NFEC’s mission by helping learners develop the knowledge and confidence needed to make informed financial choices and support long‑term financial well‑being.
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