Sade Younger
Dr. Sade Younger, Ph.D., MSW, CFSW is a highly respected Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work at Virginia State University in Petersburg, Virginia. With a strong background in financial education and therapy, Dr. Younger is also a sought-after Financial Education Consultant, Financial Therapist, and Certified Financial Social Worker for The Greater Washington Urban League and The Center for Financial Inclusion.
Dr. Younger's extensive experience as a community advocate for financial literacy and building generational wealth in low-income communities is matched by her dedication to cutting-edge research. Her work focuses on assessing social workers' financial literacy knowledge and examining the relevance of financial literacy to professional social work practice. Dr. Younger is a passionate advocate for improving the financial wellness of financially fragile clients and developing culturally competent interventions that build on the strengths of economically disadvantaged communities.
As an Assistant Professor at Virginia State University, Dr. Younger exemplifies the highest standards of professionalism and research excellence. Her work has earned her a reputation as a leading voice in the field of financial therapy.
In addition to her work as an Assistant Professor and financial education consultant, Dr. Younger is also an innovator in the field of financial therapy. She is the founder of The Financial Spa, a unique practice that focuses on the intersection of financial wellness, mental health, and physical health. At The Financial Spa, Dr. Younger and her team of experts provide a range of services that help clients achieve financial excellence while also promoting overall health and wellness. By recognizing that financial well-being is closely tied to mental and physical health, Dr. Younger is helping to transform the field of financial therapy and providing clients with a truly holistic approach to financial wellness.