FinMango Update
Research, Education, and Community: Transforming Financial Health Together
👋 Hey there!
It's time for an update, and we've got some exciting news to share about our ongoing efforts to solve complex problems endangering the financial health of young adults.
📚 Education Impact: Reaching 6,500+ Students
This year, we've made significant strides:
Taught over 6,500 high school students across Northeast Ohio
Hosted our annual FinMango Day in collaboration with Kent State University
FinMango Day Highlights:
Students from across Northeast Ohio competed for $10,000+ in total prizes. The enthusiasm for FinMango was truly inspiring!
Special thanks to our sponsors and supporters:
Bob (Gilly) Gillingham, Bob Kiles, and Kent State University for sponsoring the event
Albert Lloyd, Kathryn Levels, Kelly Beck Leacoma, Steven Dennis, Emmanuel Dechenaux, Lily Palisin, Luke Pickering, and the KSU ambassadors for their invaluable help
Dylan Frank for capturing the event through photography
🌟 Welcome Our 2025 Financial Health Ambassadors!
We're thrilled to introduce 12 exceptional individuals who have joined our Ambassador Program. These amazing humans are breaking barriers and strengthening our global understanding of financial health for young adults across diverse communities.
Meet our new ambassadors:
Aaliyah Kissick 🇺🇸
Jose Ismael Batista 🇵🇦
Damilola Mike-Adeogun 🇳🇬
Bradley Smith 🇺🇸
Mansi More 🇮🇳
Valentina Villa 🇲🇽🇫🇷
Danny Jang 🇺🇸
Ananya Mallick 🇲🇾
Alex Keller 🇺🇸
Priyanka Anantha 🇮🇳
Varsha Tulsani 🇮🇳
Anvitha Marlapati 🇺🇸
Learn more about their inspiring stories at finmango.org/ambassadors
🔬 Advancing Financial Health Research
We're proud to announce several groundbreaking research initiatives that explore the intersection of finance, technology, and social impact:
Current Research Projects:
Predictive Signals: Do Mental Health-Related Google Searches Reflect Eviction Trends in Real Estate? - Dr. Eren Cifi (Austin Peay State University), Anthony Ramos (FinMango), and Scott Glasgow (FinMango)
Sustainable Investment Search Behavior as a Predictor of Market Activity: Historical Trends and Threshold Analysis - In partnership with Dr. Madhavi Venkatesan from Northeastern University
Comparative Analysis of Financial Literacy Search Patterns Between States With and Without Mandated Financial Education Requirements - with Dr. John Longo from Rutgers University and Danny Jang from Financial Futures
Preliminary Idea: DisasterDesk
FinMango partnered with the University of Virginia's SEED Consulting group to research community recovery from natural disasters, including Hurricane Helene and the LA wildfires. This collaboration has led to recommendations for DisasterDesk, a customizable tool designed to compile relevant resources and provide personalized financial advice for disaster-affected communities. We’re currently seeking community suggestions and looking for strategic partners.
Looking Ahead
As we continue to grow, our commitment to advancing financial health remains stronger than ever. Through research, community engagement, and education, we're building a more financially healthy future for all.
Thank you for being part of the FinMango journey. Together, we're making financial health accessible to everyone.
Stay radical,
- Scott, Sarah, Soham