This interactive workshop uses storytelling and practical tools to help first-gen students turn their financial journeys into a source of strength and opportunity.
Together, we’ll explore the unique challenges first-gen communities face, build key money skills like budgeting and emergency savings, and discover how small steps today can create lasting impact for tomorrow.
Cynthia Diaz is a Financial Wellness Educator and the founder of Financial Space. As a proud first-generation professional, she’s passionate about helping students feel seen, supported, and confident with their money. Cynthia created Financial Space to make financial education trauma-informed, relatable, and empowering, because everyone deserves the tools to build the future they dream of.
Students will walk away feeling more confident and empowered to take control of their finances, with:
Practical tools to build a strong financial foundation.
Knowledge to avoid common financial traps and make informed money moves.
A supportive space to reflect on their first-gen strengths and redefine what wealth can look like for their future.
A clear vision for how their financial choices can create opportunities for the next generation.
Benefit: Financial literacy, practical money management tips, and a free lunch.