About Us

Building Brighter Financial Futures

The Financial Health Network is leading a powerful cross-sector movement to create a world where everyone can thrive financially. For over 20 years, we’ve made financial health a national priority, built a movement, catalyzed solutions, and improved lives – but our work is not done. To gain insight into the work ahead of us and where we’ll focus to drive widespread financial health change, explore our next chapter.

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Building Brighter Financial Futures
Our Mission

Why Financial Health?

Financial health is about more than how much money a person has – it’s about having a financial system that allows them to weather unexpected expenses and achieve long-term goals. However, the majority of Americans are not Financially Healthy, and historically disadvantaged populations are disproportionately Financially Vulnerable. Individuals who are Financially Healthy are resilient in the face of financial setbacks and able to make progress toward long-term financial goals, while Financially Vulnerable individuals typically struggle to meet expenses, have little to no emergency savings, and have burdensome levels of debt.

70%

of Americans were not Financially Healthy in 2023

28%

of Black Americans were Financially Vulnerable in 2023 – more than twice the share of White Americans

90%

of people with disabilities were not Financially Healthy in 2023

51%

of Americans spend the same or more than their income – the highest since 2018

*Sources: 2023 Financial Health Pulse U.S. Trends Report, The Financial Health of People With Disabilities

What We Do

Work With Us To Advance Financial Health

INFORM
Our in-depth research offers insights that help employers, business leaders, policymakers, and community leaders improve the financial lives of people across the country.

CONSULT
We empower organizations like yours to understand financial health needs, develop solutions, and improve outcomes for millions.

INNOVATE
Identify, test, and scale effective finhealth solutions by engaging our behavioral design, fintech, and measurement experts.

CONNECT
Join our events or become part of our Member community to cultivate new ideas and partnerships, access exclusive insights, and receive resources to support your business.

Our Core Values

1. We challenge the status quo. 

  • We drive greater impact through innovation.
  • We adapt to setbacks, provide the freedom to fail, and learn from our experiences.
  • We invite curiosity and creativity, and bring passion to our work.

2. We promote equity in everything.

  • We pursue and advocate for solutions to overcome systemic barriers and biases.
  • We make space for diverse perspectives and ways of working effectively.
  • We create environments where all feel welcomed, valued, heard, and respected.

3. We care about each other.

  • We support and empower one another through empathy and flexibility so we can be at our best.
  • We take inspiration every day from the individuals and families our work touches.
  • We practice integrity, transparency, and accountability in everything we do.
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How Will You Advance Financial Health?

This is your moment to lead the way as we rewire our society to put financial health first. Learn how the Financial Health Network can help your organization become better informed about relevant issues, work more effectively, and find scalable solutions to drive lasting change. 

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A Network of Supporters

Our Leadership

Jennifer Tescher

Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Financial Health Network

Sarah Gordon

President
Financial Health Network

Kelly Emery

Chief Operating Officer
Financial Health Network

Adeeb Mahmud

Chief Program Officer
Financial Health Network