FinLit Month: Conversation with Founders Maura Cunningham & Sallie Krawcheck Introduced by Ashley Leftwich

FinLit Month: Conversation with Founders Maura Cunningham & Sallie Krawcheck Introduced by Ashley Leftwich

Ellevest and Rock The Street, Wall Street founders, Sallie Krawcheck and Maura Cunningham, led a candid discussion on the crucial benefits of young women investing. They break down the power of investing, the importance of financial independence, and what it’s like to be a woman in the financial industry. With Ellevest now managing over $2 billion in women’s wealth and RTSWS bringing the M in STEM to diverse high school girls across 25+ cities in 3 countries, this discussion includes colorful stories from the past and bright insights into the future. RTSWS’ Ashley Leftwich introduces this important conversation, celebrating Financial Literacy Month in April and throughout the year. 

The Alzenia Project Celebrates FinLit Month with RTSWS & Ashley Leftwich

The Alzenia Project Celebrates FinLit Month with RTSWS & Ashley Leftwich

In recognition of Financial Literacy Month, we’re excited to spotlight an article from The Alzenia Project featuring Rock The Street, Wall Street (RTSWS). The article highlights RTSWS’s vital role in incorporating financial literacy into STEM education for diverse high school girls.

Ashley Leftwich, COO at RTSWS, shares insights on the importance of financial education to bridge the gender gap in STEM fields. Under her leadership, RTSWS has expanded to over 25 cities and has profoundly impacted over 6,000 young women by equipping them with essential financial skills. The full article includes a detailed Q&A with Leftwich, discussing the motivations, challenges, and successes of RTSWS’s initiatives.

Read the full article to learn more about how RTSWS is empowering the next generation through financial education.

Maura Cunningham, Lipscomb Alumni Recognized for Leadership & Community Impact

Maura Cunningham, Lipscomb Alumni Recognized for Leadership & Community Impact

Lipscomb University recognizes key Alumni for leadership and community impact who were featured in the Nashville Post’s In Charge 2024 list. Alumna Maura Cunningham, founder and CEO of Rock The Street, Wall Street is featured along with other instrumental leaders who are “making Nashville a thriving city and the best it can be.” This recognition celebrates influential leaders across Nashville, highlighting Cunningham’s significant contributions to finance education through RTSWS.

The article highlights that Maura is a former financial professional, who founded RTSWS over a decade ago to inspire young girls to pursue careers in finance. As she and her team bring the M in STEM to diverse high school girls with a focus on Financial & Investment mathematics, she demonstrates impactful leadership and community influence.

RTSWS Forms Canadian Advisory Council to Boost Financial Literacy in Toronto

RTSWS Forms Canadian Advisory Council to Boost Financial Literacy in Toronto