About the Author

Theresa Popp Braun

Ed.D., AFC^®, CEPF^®

National Director of the AccessLex Center for Education and Financial Capability^®

As National Director of the AccessLex Center for Education and Financial Capability^®, Dr. Theresa Popp Braun provides strategic leadership to a nationwide team of Regional Directors delivering financial education programming for law students. A sought-after speaker and respected thought leader, she has been recognized for her leadership, innovative programming, and community impact. An Accredited Financial Counselor® (AFC) and Certified Educator in Personal Finance® (CEPF), she leverages more than 25 years of leadership experience across higher education, financial aid, financial wellness, nonprofit organizations, entrepreneurship, and private investing to advance financial capability and student financial success.