Pushing Forward with Alycia | A Disability Podcast4 Apr 2024

Banking on Change | Joanne Lopez, Financial Literacy Champion

Welcome Joanne Lopez, VP Market Manager/Women in Business Ambassador at Valley Bank Alycia Anderson welcomes Joanne Lopez to Pushing Forward with Alycia | A Disability Podcast. Joanne shares journey from her early beginnings in Trinidad and Tobago to her notable ascent as a VP Market Manager and Women in Business Ambassador. Her story is more than just professional success; it pulls back the layers into overcoming life's obstacles with determination and a deep commitment to financial literacy and education. Joanne shares invaluable insights for anyone looking to make meaningful changes in their own life and in the community around them. Key Highlights: 🌍 From Trinidad to the US: Adapting to a new culture as a teenager and facing adversity head-on. 📈 From a bank teller to a banking executive: Shattering ceilings and setting new standards in the banking industry. 📚 Advocacy for financial literacy: Joanne’s dedication to educating communities, highlighting her involvement with New Jersey Reentry, New Jersey Latino Law Enforcement Coalition and other impactful organizations. Joanne's Guiding Principle: "Each day, do something kind; it's how we make a difference." - Joanne Lopez Follow Joanne on LinkedIn Connect with Alycia: Feedback | Instagram | LinkedIn | Book Alycia for Speaking | Book Alycia to Train Your Employees in Disabling Ableism | Buy Alycia’s DEI Micro Learning Video Series Stay tuned for more inspiring conversations on Pushing Forward with Alycia. Open hearts, clear paths. Let's go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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