Presenters at the RIFI program kickoff, February 25th, 2009
Supporters & Partners
Jack Reed
United States Senator (RI)
“The Rhode Island Youth Financial Education Expansion Program is an innovative and assertive project that will significantly increase the financial literacy of high school students through: increased capacity of educators, increased student exposure to personal financial subject matter, involvement of volunteer financial service professionals, and measurement of outcomes.”
Charles Kelley, CFA, CPA
Executive Director of the Rhode Island Student Loan Authority
President, RI Jump$tart Coalition
“Educators are being asked to do more with fewer resources and financial service professionals are working overtime addressing one of the most challenging markets that we have ever experienced.So, to those of you who have made the financial education of our youth a priority, amidst many constraints, our hat’s are off to you, and welcome aboard!”
Dean Holt
President & CEO of Domestic Bank
"Domestic Bank prioritizes education today because we know it will bring about a better tomorrow.We are committed to providing our neighbors and our children with the tools they need to be smart money managers.And we are honored to sponsor Jumpstart’s RIFI program and to have them on board as a partner in financial literacy."
William H. Hurry, Jr.
Executive Director of the Rhode Island Higher Education Assistance Authority
“Our country is in the middle of an economic crisis which highlights the importance of providing young people with the financial literacy skills they need to succeed, from helping them cope with the rising costs of college to encouraging them to begin saving early for retirement. I am pleased to be working with the Jump$tart Coalition as well as our other partners in this effort and I am grateful to the high schools which have stepped forward to take part in this important initiative and get their students on the right path to a strong financial future.”
Anthony Maione
President & CEO of United Way of Rhode Island
“It is a great pleasure to support the work of RI Jump$tart Coalition and their efforts to provide financial education to youth in high schools across the state. It’s important that our young people understand that the financial decisions they make will affect their lives for many years to come. United Way is committed to helping our young folks to make the choices that will lead to financial stability for themselves and their future families.”