Unconquered by Debt: A Financial Wellness Program

Stefan Paduraru Iovanescu

Stefan is a senior from Chicago, Illinois, studying Management Information Systems and on the pre-dental track. He believes that everyone should have the right to financial education and access to the tools needed to achieve financial freedom. He’s excited to be leading workshops at UBD and is dedicated to helping students become more knowledgeable in the field of personal finance. In his free time, he enjoys playing the guitar, cooking, and reading.

Samantha Nieto

Samantha is a junior from Lima, Peru, double majoring in Finance and Economics. She is passionate about working in the financial services industry and sees it as a powerful tool to empower her community. As a transfer student, she understands the challenges of navigating campus resources and hopes to bridge that gap by leading workshops and connecting students. In her free time, Samantha enjoys boxing, listening to podcasts, and taking late-night walks.

Noah Hunter

Noah is a junior studying Finance and loves the diversity of fields that it provides. He's passionate about helping people with their finances, from small-scale advising to large-scale wealth management, and wants to use his time with UBD to help fellow students with financial literacy. If he's not working on something related to finance he's watching and talking about movies.

Lucas Cichon

Lucas is a sophomore from Pembroke Pines, FL, majoring in Finance. He has always had an interest in the stock market and investing. His dad taught him about how important it is to start saving as early as you can. He wants to help spread financial literacy to as
many people as he can. His hobbies are going to the gym, playing basketball, and running.

Lia Noroian

Lia is a senior from New Jersey studying economics and business. Her mission is to help others reach their financial goals, whatever they may be. She believes that UBD is an amazing program that gives students the opportunity to learn more while fostering a benevolent community. In her free time, she enjoys reading, going to the gym, cooking and being with friends.

Laine Finley

Laine is a junior majoring in finance. She loves empowering others to feel confident and informed about managing their money. She looks forward to continuing to grow her financial education and eventually serve clients in a professional wealth management role.

Joziah Burnett

Joziah is a second-year student from Broward County, Florida, majoring in Finance. He is deeply passionate about promoting financial literacy and supporting community growth. He comes from a close-knit family with a twin sister, two older brothers, and two amazing parents. He loves going to the gym, playing volleyball, and spending time with family and friends.

Eli Martin

Eli is a junior studying Finance and Business Management. He is expecting a career in debt management and currently helps people budget, save, and develop strategies for getting out of debt. He is involved in Club Tennis and works for an American Campus Community.

Caroline Guichard

Caroline is a senior from Marietta, Georgia. She is majoring in Economics and International Affairs. She initially grew interest in personal finance from her parents, and she deepened this interest after taking ECO 3041 at FSU. She is passionate about helping people take a positive step towards their financial goals. In her free time, she enjoys working out, reading, and spending time with friends.

Owen Ritter

Owen is a freshman from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He is majoring in Finance and has a strong interest in economics. Owen’s passion for the program stems from his own experience in noticing the lack of financial literacy around campus. In his free time, he loves to play basketball, lift weights, and hang out with friends.

Ava Aguiar

Ava is a junior from Miami, Florida. She is majoring in Finance with a minor in Economics. She is passionate about helping other's achieve their personal goals through financial wellness. She believes UBD is great way for students to support and encourage each other in their financial literacy journeys. In her free time she enjoys playing pickle ball, going to the gym, going to the beach, and hanging out with friends.

Greg Feinberg

Greg is a sophomore from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is majoring in marketing and has always had an interest in anything finance related. He believes in the mission of Unconquered by Debt and thinks that everyone can benefit from taking steps to become financially literate. In his free time, he enjoys running, working out, watching movies and hanging out with friends.

Sebastian Saenz

Sebastian is a sophomore originally from Miami, FL. He is passionate about economics and investment management and is interested in guiding others through their financial journeys. In his free time, Sebastian enjoys playing golf and reading.

Shelby Burke

My name is Shelby and I’m a sophomore from Cape Coral, FL, pursuing a degree in finance. My interest in financial literacy was sparked by my first part-time job in high school and only grew deeper studying at Florida State. Unconquered by Debt is so important to me because it allows students exposure to personal finance before graduating and entering the workforce, an opportunity to be ahead instead of behind. Working as a peer mentor has allowed me to share my interests with other students, while also receiving questions and feedback that furthers my own engagement and knowledge. Outside of UBD you can find me by a pool, hanging out with friends, or taking a nap!!