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Jump$tart Coalition Elects Next Gen Personal Finance and Stanford’s Initiative on Financial Decision-Making to Its Board of Directors
Washington, D.C., February 6, 2026— The Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy is pleased to announce the election of the following organizations: Next Gen Personal Finance (NGPF), represented by Tim Ranzetta, and Stanford Initiative on Financial Decision-Making (IFDM), represented by Andrea Sticha, Ph.D., as new members of its Board of Directors.
These nationally respected organizations bring expertise in financial education, research, innovation, and impact measurement, strengthening Jump$tart’s ability to advance effective financial education for students, educators, and families nationwide. Their election reflects Jump$tart’s continued commitment to collaboration, evidence-based practice, and scalable solutions that improve financial decision-making across generations.
“Next Gen Personal Finance and Stanford’s Initiative on Financial Decision-Making are leaders in the financial literacy field,” says Jump$tart Coalition’s national Board Chair, Casey Cortese. “Their insights, reach, and commitment to rigorous, outcomes-driven financial education will be invaluable as we work together to expand access, strengthen quality, and increase the impact of financial literacy efforts across the country.”
Tim Ranzetta, co-founder of Next Gen Personal Finance, shared his enthusiasm for the new role. “I’ve attended Jump$tart state conferences for over a decade, and the National Educator Conference remains a highlight every year. To now serve on the board of an organization that has been pivotal to NGPF’s growth and that brings together the most passionate educators in our field is a true honor.”
Andrea Sticha, Ph.D., Research Director for the Initiative for Financial Decision-Making at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, noted, “On behalf of the Stanford Initiative for Financial Decision-Making, I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve on the Jump$tart Coalition’s National Board of Directors. We share a strong commitment to democratizing access to financial education that builds lifelong financial security and resilience. I’m excited to work with Jump$tart to help more young people gain the financial knowledge and skills they need to be successful in their financial decision-making.”
Together, these organizations strengthen Jump$tart’s national Board of Directors by bringing both practitioner-driven insight and rigorous academic research, enhancing the Board’s ability to guide strategy, elevate program quality, and ensure lasting, measurable impact.
With the addition of these organizations, Jump$tart’s Board of Directors continues to reflect a diverse, cross-sector coalition of leaders dedicated to empowering individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to make informed financial choices.
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About Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy
The Jump$tart Coalition is a national nonprofit organization that advances financial literacy and financial education for students of all ages. Jump$tart supports state coalitions, educators, and partners by promoting collaboration, quality standards, research, and advocacy to ensure effective financial education nationwide. For more information about Jump$tart Coalition and its Board of Directors, visit www.jumpstart.org
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