Michelle Stizza is passionate about providing educational programs for adults and the community and believes in creating programs that can help transform lives and create strong, healthy, and vibrant communities. As an FCS Agent, Michelle provides Community Health and Wellness programming on Food and Nutrition, Health and Wellness, and Financial Health and Wellness.
Michelle has served on the board of a financial cooperative and on a foundation board of a food cooperative where she provided educational outreach to communities and supported local food systems, developed leaders, and inspired personal and economic well-being.
Michelle has taught university leadership courses, facilitated presentations, and collaborated with global partner universities to create and design university programs. Her work in educational outreach and university programs has been recognized by several organizations including the U.S. Office of Consumer Affairs and has received several awards including the W3 Award for Creative Excellence in Online Media. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Family Resources and Human Development and a Master of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction.
April is Financial Literacy Month!
“Making well-informed decisions about money is a key life skill,” said David Vladeck, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection. “Financial Literacy Month is a great time to learn your financial rights – or teach someone you care about.”
The Federal Trade Commission works for consumers to prevent fraudulent, deceptive, and unfair business practices and to provide information to help spot, stop, and avoid them.
https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2011/04/april-financial-literacy-month
- Money Matters offers short, practical tips, videos, and links to reliable sources on a variety of topics in English and Spanish, ranging from credit repair, debt collection, job hunting, and job scams to vehicle repossession, managing mortgage payments, and avoiding foreclosure rescue scams.
- Free Annual Credit Reports offers details about a consumer’s right to a free copy of his or her credit report from each of the three national credit reporting agencies, upon request, once every 12 months. Reviewing one’s credit report regularly is an effective way to deter and detect identity theft.
- You Are Here is a virtual mall where kids experience the FTC’s mission by learning about advertising, competition, and how to protect their privacy.
