STEPHEN LEWIS is an energetic, student-centric, higher education professional. He began his career at the University of North Texas as a financial aid administrator overseeing the University’s SAP process. He then joined the Student Money Management Center as its Assistant Director for Financial Readiness. He oversees the center’s outreach and marketing activities. As an undergraduate Stephen served as a money mentor at the center and is the first mentor to join the center’s professional team. His goal is to normalize conversations regarding money – making financial literacy relevant to the lives of students. He understands that knowledge is power and sharing that knowledge leads to greater student success. He graduated from the University of Texas with a B.B.A. in Marketing & Business Legal Studies and is currently completing a graduate degree.