John Pelletier

John Pelletier of Stowe, is the Director of the Center for Financial Literacy at Champlain College. (visit the Center for Financial Literacy Web site) The new center is designed to promote and develop financial literacy skills in K-12 students, college students, teachers (K-12 and college) and adults. The Center also advocates for more financial education opportunities at the local, state and national level.

Pelletier, a former chief operating officer and chief legal officer at some of the largest asset management firms in the U. S., believes a lack of knowledge about credit, investing and financial planning is at the heart of the recent economic downturn.

The Center for Financial Literacy at Champlain College has raised more than $188,500 to tackle the problem using a multi-pronged educational approach. Much of the financial support has come from many of Vermont's major financial industry institutions.

An Advisory Board for the Center includes representatives from leading banks, other financial industry firms, secondary and higher education, and non-profit organizations.

TAGS: Center for Financial Literacy