2021 Summer Interns
Business Interns
Sophie Smith
University of Alabama (May 2022)
BA in Communication
I’m a rising senior at the University of Alabama pursuing a degree in Communication Studies with a minor in English. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to serve as an Internal Communications Intern for Wealthy Habits this summer. I have a passion for serving and helping others within my community and love working with people from all different backgrounds. I’m proud to be working with such an amazing organization that strives to teach students the importance of financial literacy.
Savannah Smalley
University of Alabama (May 2023)
BAC in Creative Media
I’m a rising junior at the University of Alabama with a major in Creative Media and minors in Theatre and Creative Writing. I love to capture stories through writing, as well as videography and photography. But one story that I know very well already is the story of financial stress. My family has always struggled with maintaining budgets and making ends meet. That is why I feel it is so important to teach children the importance of good money habits while they are still developing. I am so excited to assist in marketing that image this summer with the Wealthy Habits team and potentially learn a little more about the financial world myself!
Instructor Interns
Sam Greenblatt
University of Georgia (May 2023)
BBA in Finance & MS Business Analytics
I am a rising third-year Finance Major at the University of Georgia. My parents have taught me about the importance of financial literacy since a young age, so I understand how essential it is in order to have a more successful future. Instilling the habits of saving and budgeting in our next generation is crucial, as it will create a significantly better quality of life for generations to come. I am beyond excited for the opportunity to teach financial literacy with the Wealthy Habits team and hope that I can make a long-term impact on the lives of my students.
Annie Parsons
Auburn University (May 2023)
B.S. in Accountancy
I am a rising junior at Auburn University currently majoring in Accounting. I am thrilled to be joining the Wealthy Habits team this summer as an instructor! Throughout my time at Auburn and based on the lessons my parents have taught me, I have recognized the importance of having strong financial literacy. I fell in love teaching children through my volunteer work at various non-profit organizations and cannot wait to combine this with my passion for finance. Providing children a solid foundation in personal finance is vital and sets them up to be mindful, independent, and more confident. I am looking forward to instructing the students while making it a fun and enjoyable environment for all!
Julian Nirmal
Georgia Institute of Technology (May 2024)
BS in Business Administration, Finance
I’m Julian, a rising sophomore at Georgia Tech pursuing a degree in Business with a focus on Finance. I am proud to be part of such a devoted team this summer here at Wealthy Habits. Taking part in educating and influencing future leaders is truly an inspiration. I am a big believer in learning how to properly plan out your future no matter how old you are or how much money you earn. Managing money correctly and learning its importance can help younger generations make better decisions which will lead to more widespread financial freedom in the future.
Merritt Winter
Wake Forest University (May 2021)
BS in Finance
I am a recent graduate of Finance at Wake Forest University and will be returning to Wake next fall to pursue a master’s degree in Accounting. Throughout college, I have learned the importance of making healthy financial decisions and believe that financial literacy is essential to building success in today’s world. We can better prepare the next generation of innovators and leaders for financial success by helping them learn critical decision-making strategies early on in their careers. I am beyond grateful and excited for the opportunity to make a lasting impact with the Wealthy Habits team this summer!
Spencer Moore
Emory University (Dec 2022)
BS in Political Science & Economics
I am a rising junior at Emory University majoring in political science and economics. I am very excited to be joining the Wealthy Habits team this summer as a Financial Literacy Instructor. My educational journey with Personal Finance began my senior year of high school when I took a personal finance and investing class for fun. I soon learned that there were many concepts I had no idea about, and ever since I’ve strived to learn more and practice my own successful personal finance habits. I hope to share my knowledge and personal experience this summer for the better, and impart that it is never too early to start building your personal finances. I can’t wait to begin!
Catherine Vaughan
University of Georgia (May 2022)
Bachelor’s of SS Education & Economics
I am a rising senior at the University of Georgia pursuing a degree in Social Studies Education with an emphasis in Economics and a minor in General Business. During college, I have spent time working with children in a small group setting as a student teacher which is where I developed my passion for teaching personal finance and business. I believe providing students with a strong understanding of personal finance is crucial to set them up for a life of success. My hope for the summer is to share my enthusiasm for personal finance with the Wealthy Habits students and to develop my own skills to better teach students in a public schools setting.
Kira Eng
Emory University (May 2023)
BBA in Finance, BS Philosophy, Politics & Law
I am a rising junior at Emory University, studying Finance and Philosophy, Politics and Law and originally from Seattle, WA, I am excited to join the team here at Wealthy Habits. The past year has certainly been a period of growth for me in my personal finance experience – from renting my first apartment to purchasing my first car, I found myself grateful for my dad and his lessons about managing money. I hope to share my experiences and teach students about making smart financial decisions. It’s never too early or too late to learn about financial literacy!
Carson Cramer
University of Connecticut (May 2024)
BS in Finance & BS in Economics
I’m a rising sophomore at the University of Connecticut with a dual degree in Finance and Economics. I’ve loved learning about personal finance ever since I discovered it in high school. I have come to realize the importance of investing early in life and the importance of financial responsibility. Informing students early about intelligent financial habits will lead to a more secure and safe financial future. I am excited to be an intern with Wealthy Habits this summer, and I hope to educate myself further and leave an impact on the students I teach.
Tori Ragan
University of Georgia (May 2023)
BS in Financial Planning
I am a rising junior at the University of Georgia majoring in Financial Planning. I am super excited to be working with Wealthy Habits this summer as an Intern Financial Literacy Instructor! My interest in personal finance began at a very young age. As I grew older, I realized how uncommon financial literacy is. I started helping my peers out with their finances as we grew into adulthood. I found that I loved spending my time helping people build their knowledge and achieve their financial goals! I believe that starting early and developing good financial habits is key to success! I feel very privileged for this opportunity with Wealthy Habits to teach and help develop the younger generation! I can’t wait to get started!
CJ Young
Georgia Institute of Technology (May 2022)
BS in Business Administration, Finance
I am a rising senior at Georgia Tech, pursuing a Business degree with a concentration in Finance. Learning financial skills at a young age from my parents has strongly shaped my life for the better, and I have been able to avoid many obstacles as a result of knowing when not to spend money, and how to put money aside for the future. As I’ve grown up, I’ve seen that one of the biggest problems in our society today is a lack of financial literacy among the population. My hope is that we are able to make a positive impact on the next generation, by teaching students how to effectively manage their personal finances at a young age. I am very excited to be joining the Wealthy Habits team this summer, and I look forward to all the lives that we can impact through this program!
Jack Johanson
University of Georgia (May 2022)
BBA Business Management
I am a rising senior at the University of Georgia, pursuing a BBA in Business Management with a minor in History. At a young age, my parents introduced me to personal financial responsibility and helped me make deliberate and careful decisions about my money. Those learning opportunities were always fun and fostered a passion for personal finance. In middle school, I had the opportunity to take an extremely valuable financial literacy class. I continued to study personal finance throughout my education. I firmly believe that personal finance is something that everyone should learn. No matter your career, job, or industry, financial literacy is one of the most important skills you can have and the backbone of good business and personal success. At UGA I had the privilege of being a Teaching Assistant and found a love for helping other students learn and succeed. I am truly proud to be an instructor for Wealthy Habits and excited to help future generations with their financial literacy!
Roland Heacock
Boston College (May 2023)
BS in Sociology & Finance
I am a rising Junior at Boston College, Majoring in Sociology, and Minoring in Finance. I am Originally from Macon, Georgia, but am quite familiar with the Atlanta Area. I have been working with kids since high school as a tutor and value preparing the youth for future stages of life. This is why I think it is important to teach them what I know now, and how to not make the same mistakes I did when dealing with personal Finance. We live in a time when it is easier than ever to responsibly manage our money, and starting young is the key.
Christian Stonecipher
University of Georgia (May 2023)
BS in Finance
I am a rising junior at the University of Georgia majoring in finance. I am very excited to join the team at Wealthy Habits to teach students about personal finance. I took an amazing course about personal finance this past year and learned how budgeting your money is an extremely useful tool that everyone needs to learn as early as possible. I am looking forward to interacting with the students and educating them about the importance of money through my own knowledge and experience, so that they can set themselves up for success. I am very fortunate to be able to teach with Wealthy Habits and I am very eager to take full advantage of this opportunity!
Milan Chokshi
University of Georgia (May 2024)
BS in Accounting & Financial Planning
I’m a rising sophomore at the University of Georgia studying Accounting and Financial Planning, with an emphasis in FinTech. I am is extremely passionate about personal finance and love to teach others about how to plan for their future. I am extremely excited to be a part of not just an outstanding organization, but a mission to teach students about the importance of money from a young age. I was taught at a young age and I want every child to do so as well! Every child should look at money as an opportunity, not as a burden.
Tyler Chapman
University of Georgia (May 2022)
BS in Finance
I am a rising senior at the University of Georgia studying Finance with a minor in Sports Management. Many students never have access to financial advice and I am excited to help these students learn personal finance skills that I wish I had when I was their age. Financial literacy is key to thriving in an economy driven world so I am looking forward to to teaching the younger generation these skills earlier in life. I am so grateful for the opportunity Wealthy Habits has given me to be a part of their team and I’m excited to reach many lives through this program!
Dhruva Ghosh
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (May 2024)
Business Administration
I am a rising sophomore at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, pursuing a Business Administration degree. I am very interested in finance and became involved in the field at a very young age through my parents. I have learned valuable skills about spending money, investing techniques, and how to best deal with personal finances. I have also had experience mentoring and teaching kids through different summer camps and tutoring opportunities and hope I can make a positive experience on each of the students I am able to teach. I am very excited to join Wealthy Habits this summer and I look forward to teaching and learning more about finance!
