SFEPD Student Ambassador Program Top Students

Out of more than 200 SFEPD Student Ambassadors nationwide, these outstanding students climbed to the top of the Spring 2026 challenge leaderboard by exceeding expectations and demonstrating exceptional effort throughout the competition. This year’s challenge featured an exciting finish, with ties for both first place and runner-up, proof of the fierce competition and impressive skill on display among our Student Ambassadors.

In an exciting finish, Tanatswa Mujumi of Grambling State University and Najee Simpson of Benedict College tied for first place. Quintaya Lockhart of Bennett College and Adriel Dube of Grambling State University tied for runner-up, rounding out an inspiring group of high-achieving Student Ambassadors. Congratulations to all of our top performers for their outstanding accomplishments!

SFEPD Student Ambassador Stock Market Challenge

SFEPD Student Ambassadors had the chance to take part in our annual Stock Market Challenge, an engaging competition aimed at boosting their understanding of the stock market. Participants used $10,000 in virtual funds to build a portfolio of 4–6 stocks, which they researched, selected, and tracked throughout the challenge. Each week, Ambassadors reported their portfolio’s performance, sharing gains and losses. The students with the highest overall gains emerged as the winners of the competition.



For the first time in the history of this competition, the top three students were all from our Student Ambassador Program at Grambling State University!

1st: Maya Mukabe

2nd: Tanatswa Mujumi

3rd: Adriel Dube

We also recognize the following Student Ambassadors for their participation:

Oluwadamilola Mike-Adeogun from Alabama State University, Bachelor Pierre Louis from Dillard University, and Cayla Alexander from North Carolina A&T State University.

We look forward to building on this momentum and an even stronger competition next year!

SFEPD Student Ambassador Graduates

This semester, SFEPD proudly celebrated a record number of Student Ambassadors graduating from HBCUs across the country.

These graduates achieved far more than earning their degrees. Throughout their time in the Student Ambassador Program, they educated, empowered, and inspired their peers through financial literacy initiatives, workshops, and campus engagement activities. Their leadership and commitment helped expand access to financial education while creating meaningful impact within their campus communities.

We are incredibly proud of all our graduates and grateful for the passion, dedication, and leadership they brought to the program. We look forward to seeing the continued impact they will make in their careers, communities, and beyond.



Congratulations to the entire SFEPD Class of 2026!

Financial Literacy Gap Leaves Many Americans With Costly Regrets

New research from Experian highlights a growing need for stronger financial education nationwide. According to the company’s latest survey, nearly half (47%) of U.S. adults say they have made a financial decision they later regretted because they did not fully understand the terms or implications.

The findings underscore how financial literacy directly impacts financial confidence and long-term stability. While 75% of Americans believe financial education helps people make better decisions, many still report feeling uncertain about key financial concepts. The study also found that 46% worry about covering monthly expenses, and nearly one-third say they could not handle an unexpected expense greater than $1,000.

Experian’s research comes as conversations around financial capability, credit access, and economic resilience continue to grow nationwide. Congresswoman Young Kim, co-chair of the Financial Literacy and Wealth Creation Caucus, emphasized that financial education should be a lifelong process—not something limited to Financial Literacy Month.



The report reinforces the importance of ongoing financial education initiatives that help individuals build confidence, avoid costly mistakes, and make informed financial decisions for the future.

Source: Experian

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