Wow!
One of my many favorite Sammy Rabbit songs is "Show My Family the Way!" It is about the best kind of leadership; self-leadership, leading by example.
That is exactly why Team Sammy loves the young leaders highlighted below.
They are leading by example. They are executing their plans; going for their dreams; blazing a trail; shining a light and inspiring hope for all.
It is beyond incredible to see what they have achieved since we first met in 2020. That is when we put out a call to action to teenagers to talk and write about their thinking, feelings and attitudes about money.
They did that and more.
And yes, amazingly, most of the progress they have accomplished, has been smack dab in the face of Covid.
It is a testament to their character, grit, focus, hustle - work ethic, etc.
Here is what they are up to now and how they are making dreams - big dreams - come true!
Cameron Rufus
Today, Cameron Rufus, is:
a CFP®, Certified Financial Planner with Ritholtz Wealth Management
a graduate of Bowling Green State University
founder of Wealth Found Me
In 2020, Cameron authored the Sammy guest columns:
Cameron also:
Volunteered as a Sammy Rabbit All Star Reader Leader. He did a Sammyriffic job reading the storybook: You Can't Buy a Dinosaur with a Dime! View his reading HERE.
Participated in Sammy Teens Talk Money Discussion Panels 2 and 3
Was the featured guest on 8 Questions on Money with Sammy Rabbit
Connect with Cameron on LinkedIn: Cameron Rufus
Andy Niser
Today, Andy Niser, is a computer science major at Vanderbilt University. He is starting his second analytics and data science internship. This one is at Trane Technologies. His first one was with Burgundy Group Advertising.
In 2020, Andy:
authored the Sammy guest column, Gen Z Will Pioneer the Future of Money and his article and thinking critiqued in Andy Niser versus the Mystery Reviewer
participated in Sammy Teens Talk Money Discussion Panel 2
was featured in Sammy Rabbit's Teens Talk Money Column
Connect with Andy on LinkedIn: Andy Niser
Harsimran Kaur Chohan
Today, Harsimran Kaur Chohan is a student at SOAS University of London.
In 2021, Harsimran:
authored the Sammy guest columns: Is College Worth it? and Teens, Financial Education, Being Prepared for the Real World
also volunteered as a Sammy Rabbit All Star Reader Leader. She did a Sammyriffic job reading the storybook: Lucky the Golden Goose! View her reading HERE.
Connect with Harsimran on LinkedIn: Harsimran (Kaur) Chohan
Adi Desai
Adi Desai is now a student in The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania studying economics.
In 2020, Adi:
was featured in the Sammy Spotlight for his outstanding work as a Teen Entrepreneur, president and founder of the Economics Education Initiative at Livingston High School in New Jersey.
participated in Sammy Teens Talk Money Discussion Panel 1
Connect with Adi on LinkedIn: Adi Desai
Ella Gupta
Today, Ella Gupta is an incoming student at The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. She is the author of Author of "Gen Z Money $ense." And, she is an intern at Greenlight.
In 2020, Ella:
was featured in the Sammy guest column: Teen's Financial Literacy Mission and Journey Started Early!
participated in Sammy Teens Talk Money Discussion Panel 2
Connect with Ella on LinkedIn: Ella Gupta
Sidhant "Sid" Srivastava
Today, Sidhant "Sid" Srivastava is a computer science major at the University of Pennsylvania!
In 2020, Sid:
authored the Sammy guest column: Teen's Debit Card Provides Magical Money Memories
Participated in Sammy Teens Talk Money Discussion Panel 2.
In his LinkedIn profile Sid shares:
He earned 1st place in the MathWorks M3 challenge and was awarded a $22,500 scholarship for his efforts.
He was part of a team that was a finalist in the Wharton Investment Competition. They finished 12th of 553 teams from around the world.
Connect with Sid on LinkedIn: Sidhant Srivastava
Congratulations
Super duper Sammyriffic kudos and congratulations to all these outstanding young leaders!
We wish them growing and sustained success. They inspire "big time" confidence in the present and future.
We are honored to have collaborated with them and root for them in building purpose filled lives that create a better and brighter future for all.
Keep growing the good!
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