Expanding Access Through Design: A Conversation with April Clobes
We sat down with April Clobes—President & CEO of Michigan State University Federal Credit Union and CEO of Reseda Group, a fintech investment CUSO—ahead of her appearance at the Financial Health Network's EMERGE conference in Atlanta, May 19–21, where she'll speak on the panel "Building for All: Access Is a Design Choice." Here's what she had to say.
Asad Ramzanali: Guardrails to Make AI Work for the People
We sat down with Asad Ramzanali—who has worked on AI policy at the White House, on Capitol Hill, and now at Vanderbilt University—ahead of his appearance at the Financial Health Network's EMERGE conference in Atlanta, May 19–21, where he'll moderate the panel "AI That Works for People: Guardrails for Financial Health." Here's what he had to say.
Building What Doesn’t Exist Yet: A Conversation with Lara Hodgson
We sat down with Lara Hodgson, serial entrepreneur and co-founder of NowAccount and founder of ROX, ahead of her appearance at the Financial Health Network's EMERGE conference in Atlanta, May 19–21, where she'll join the "Innovation & Community Spotlight: What Works, What Travels" session. Here's what she had to say.
Why Stories Stay With You
A single family story sparked a love of storytelling for one Financial Health Network leader, Fawziah Bajwa. Here’s why it’s essential to advancing financial health.
Empathy as a Leadership Discipline: A Conversation with Stanford Professor Jamil Zaki
Ahead of his appearance at Financial Health Network's EMERGE 2026 conference, Stanford psychology professor Jamil Zaki sat down to discuss why empathy isn't a soft skill and why the leaders who treat it as one are making a costly mistake.
The Room Where It Happens
Fawziah Bajwa reflects on the evolution of EMERGE Financial Health from an annual convening into a platform for advancing ideas, community, and progress across the field.
PolicyLink’s Michael McAfee: Building an Economy for the Next 250 Years
We sat down with Michael McAfee, CEO of PolicyLink, ahead of his main stage appearance at the Financial Health Network's EMERGE conference in Atlanta, May 19–21, where he'll explore what it truly takes to build an economy that lasts. Here's what he had to say.
Why America’s Caregiving Crisis Is Also a Financial Health Crisis
Caregiving responsibilities are weighing on workers, particularly women. Employer-provided solutions can help both workforces and businesses thrive.
The Cost of Community Care for Black Women Leaders
Black women are driving financial stability in their communities, but face chronic underfunding and burnout. What will it take to sustain their leadership?
From Conversation to Commitment: 3 Things We Learned at Our Responsible AI Workshop
Financial services leaders are defining what responsible AI looks like in real time. Here’s how it can advance financial health.
A Year of Yes: 5 Financial Health Commitments To Make in 2026
Why this year is pivotal for financial health, and how you can help lead.
Grasshopper Bank: A Case Study in Exploring Trust in AI-Driven Banking
In an exclusive Q&A, Pete Chapman, CTO of digital bank Grasshopper, shares how the company is using AI to build trust with customers.
