Virginia Jump$tart Coalition for Financial Literacy

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Virginia  Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy

An Independent Affiliate of the Jump$tart Coalition

The Virginia Jump$tart Coalition is an independent affiliate of the national Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy. The national Jump$tart Coalition is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, non-profit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1995, the coalition includes more than 100 national partners and a network of 51 state affiliates that share a commitment to #afinlitfuture and to working collaboratively toward common goals.

Get Involved

There are many ways that organizations or individuals can become involved with Virginia Jump$tart.

Join the Coalition! If your organization or you as an individual are actively engaged in promoting personal financial literacy, we invite you to become a member.

Support the Coalition! The Virginia Jump$tart Coalition is a charitable 501(c)3, non-profit organization. As such, in-kind donations such as the printing of promotional materials or hosting of meetings and events are greatly appreciated. The Coalition also welcomes monetary contributions and always highlights our supporters. Please contact Monica Van Arsdale at Monica.VanArsdale@vacu.org to learn more about ways you can support Virginia Jump$tart.

Make a difference locally! Organizations and individuals can make a great impact at the local level. Here are just a few ways that you can make a difference:

  • Financial Institutions: Volunteer to work with a local school or district to provide classroom presentations or teacher support.
  • Educators: Incorporate personal finance within your curriculum. Personal finance has been taught successfully to students of all ages and within many core and elective subjects. For more resources, visit the Jump$tart Clearinghouse and search according to your grade and subject matter.
  • School Administrators: Consider ways to incorporate personal finance education into your school’s curriculum and teacher professional development programs.
  • Parents: Visit the Jump$tart Clearinghouse for more ideas on teaching your child about personal finance.

Board of Directors

Officers

  • Stephen Day, Chair of the Board: Virginia Council on Economic Education
  • Scott Kemp, Treasurer: State Council of Higher Education for Virginia
  • Molly Wash, Secretary: Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants

At-Large Directors

  • Carmen Clifford, Virginia Division of Securities
  • Patrick DeRosa, George Mason University Center for Economic Education
  • Monica McDearmon, Virginia Bankers Association
  • Cynthia Pantaleo, Junior Achievement of Central Virginia
  • Judith Sams, Virginia Department of Education
  • Monica Van Arsdale, Virginia Credit Union
  • Kevin Woodcox, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
  • Charisse Woodward, Frederick County Public Schools

Committees

The Virginia Jump$tart Coalition has formed the following volunteer positions and committees in order to achieve its goals.

  • Communications and Membership Committee: Handles public relations and communications for the coalition. Writes and sends e-newsletter, manages social media, updates website and handles media relations. Helps determine outreach plan for the coalition and the recruitment & retention of members
    • Current Committee Chair: Monica McDearmon, Virginia Bankers Association
  • Education & Professional Development Committee: Plans educational events, as well as membership meetings, session topics, speakers and logistics.
    • Current Committee Chairs: Monica Van Arsdale, Virginia Credit Union and Cynthia Pantaleo, Junior Achievement of Central Virginia
  • Bylaws Committee: Reviews and amends bylaws to keep them consistent with legal standards and VA Jumpstart operations.
    • Current Committee Chair: Stephen Day, Virginia Council on Economic Education
  • Government Affairs: Helps monitor legislation in relation to personal financial education and maintains an open channel of communication with lawmakers.
    • Current Committee Chair: Currently Vacant

About Us

Virginia Jump$tart is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization representing more than 40 individuals and organizations in business, government, association/nonprofit and education who have joined together to improve the financial literacy and financial wellness of Virginians. The Virginia Jump$tart Coalition’s goals:

  • Contribute resources to the national Jump$tart clearinghouse. This clearinghouse is composed of personal financial resources, statewide bureau of contacts and speakers available for training and information on personal financial literacy.
  • Serve as a resource for the state legislature to assess the effectiveness of pertinent legislation.
  • Build awareness of the need of and support for personal finance education.