Meet Paula Montgomery, the Women United Director for United Way of Greater New Bedford, in New Bedford Massachusetts. Paula started career climb in broadcast journalism, but soon found herself wanting a career that spoke more to her heart. A conversation with someone she was interviewing led to her first position in the nonprofit sector working with the American Cancer Society. In her role today, Paula has helped to facilitate a partnership with Financial Futures, a 12 week comprehensive financial literacy program for women. Through this partnership, Women’s Money Matters was born. 

Key Takeaways:

-We all have a relationship with money and it is important to pay attention to it

-Financial education is key to breaking the cycle of poverty

https://womensmoneymatters.org/