Washington Jump$tart Coalition for Financial Education
An Independent Affiliate of the Jump$tart Coalition
The Washington Jump$tart Coalition is an independent affiliate of the national Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy. Jump$tart Washington is a not-for-profit organization that seeks to promote the personal financial capability of the people who call Washington “home,” with our primary emphasis on youth. We are a coalition comprised of individuals, non-profit and governmental agencies and the corporate sector, who have joined together to improve the personal financial capability of Washington youth.
The national Jump$tart Coalition is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization headquartered in Washington, DC. 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 goal.
Mission
The Washington Jump$tart Coalition brings together individuals and organizations to improve the personal financial capability of Washington State’s Youth.
Board
The Washington State Jump$tart Coalition is comprised of members who represent various local businesses, non-profits, educational institutions and government offices. If you would like more information about our Coalition, or would like more information about becoming Board member, please contact us.
| Position: | Name: | Title / Organization |
| President | Tracy Godat | Executive Director, Financial Education Public-Private Partnership |
| Vice President | John McKenney | Financial Education Administrator, Washington State Treasurer’s Office |
| Secretary | Karen Zukaitis | Community Relations Coordinator, WSECU |
| Treasurer | Lyn Peters | Director of Communications, Financial Education, and Outreach, WA Dept. of Financial Institutions |
| Past President | Will Oberst | |
| Board Member | Pam Whalley | Associate Director, Financial Education Public-Private Partnership |
| Board Member | Irina Bolotin | WSECU |
| Board Member | Tony Leahy | Consumer Education & Training Services (CENTS) |
| Board Member | Jason Rothkowitz | Washington Market Manager, Financial Beginnings |
| Board Member | Jackie Ferrado | Associate Director of Community Engagement, WA529 |
Resources
Jump$tart’s online Clearinghouse is the nation’s most comprehensive collection of financial education resources suitable for students in pre-kindergarten through college. All of the resources listing in the Clearinghouse have been reviewed for appropriateness, based on the National Standards in K-12 Personal Finance Education.
The Financial Education Public Private Partnership provides links to financial education resources for educators, students, and lifelong learners. FEPPP-reviewed financial education curriculums and supplemental instructional materials sorted by grade band. Additional financial education resources also are provided on their page.
While Washington State does not yet require financial education to be taught in K-12 classrooms, we do have state standards for educators who are teaching it.
Get Involved
As a Coalition, we strongly encourage ongoing advocacy for programs and efforts to improve the financial literacy of Washington State’s youth and there are two ways you can become even more closely involved with the Washington Jump$tart Coalition. If you are interested in learning more about or becoming a member the Washington Jump$tart Coalition Network, contact us at your convenience.
Email us at wajumpstart@gmail.com or drop us a line at:
Washington Jump$tart Coalition
P.O. Box 14024
Tumwater, WA 98511