Archives: Staff and Board
Julia Wright
Julia Wright became an educator after a career in marketing. She has been teaching math, personal finance, economics, and entrepreneurship since 2016. Julia developed the Mountain Sky Middle School Entrepreneurship Program, a two-year program incorporating economics, personal finance and entrepreneurship and won Arizona Elementary Economics Teacher of the year in 2019. Julia blends her marketing … Read more
Robin Palmer
Robin Palmer is a seasoned educator in the field of Business and Financial Math education, currently serving as the Director of Entrepreneurship and Financial Math for the Arizona Council on Economic Education (ACEE). During her time in this role, Robin has provided opportunities for ACEE to reach teachers in content areas not previously pursued, and … Read more
Monica Martinez
Monica Martinez, a passionate advocate for financial literacy, tirelessly fights to break the chains of poverty through economic empowerment. Drawing from her experiences as a mother of two teenage sons, a decade-long classroom teacher, Vanguard institutional investment and retirement education specialist, and the first Latina Governing Board President of the Peoria Unified School District, Monica’s … Read more
Kathy Pondy
Kathy Pondy is a seasoned professional in the field of economic and personal finance education, currently serving as the Director of Student and Teacher Services for the Arizona Council on Economic Education (ACEE). With over four years of dedicated experience in this role, Kathy has demonstrated leadership and a passion for advancing economic and financial … Read more
Teresa Mungai
Teresa Mungai serves as the Director of Education Services and Impact at the Arizona Council on Economic Education (ACEE), spearheading a wide array of programs aimed at enhancing economic education across the state. With a robust background in education and dedication to empowering educators, Teresa plays a vital role in shaping the landscape of economic … Read more
Elena Zee
Elena had more than two decades of experiences working in the global financial services industry. As an econometrician in her first job, she developed predictive modeling to launch new products at American Express, with increasing responsibilities as Director of International Operations and Vice President of Information Management responsible for customer service, process improvement, and business … Read more
