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Ramirez Speaks on the Effectiveness of Financial Field Trips at the Institute for Financial Literacy 2025 Annual Conference on Financial Education

Washington, D.C. – December 2024 – Whitney Ramirez, a certified financial education instructor, program director for the groundbreaking financial literacy program Diapers 2 Deposits, and a Department of Defense contractor, is set to share her expertise at the Institue for Financial Literacy's upcoming Annual Conference on Financial Education event focused on innovative approaches to teaching financial literacy.

With a career dedicated to empowering communities through financial education, Ramirez has developed a unique and highly effective teaching strategy called Financial Field Trips. This hands-on approach takes financial literacy beyond the classroom, giving students real-world exposure to how finances, business, and decision-making operate in their day-to-day lives.

“I’m excited to share strategies that make financial literacy engaging, relatable, and impactful for students of all ages,” said Ramirez. “Financial Field Trips allow students to connect classroom concepts to real-life applications, empowering them to make informed decisions about their futures.”

As program director for Diapers 2 Deposits, Ramirez has worked with students across various settings, including schools, community organizations, and nonprofit partnerships, helping young people understand personal finance, entrepreneurship, and wealth-building principles. Her innovative programs combine exploration, interactive lessons, and experiential learning to ensure students retain key financial concepts.

The Financial Field Trips model has proven effective in helping students connect mathematics to personal finance. These trips have included visits to auto dealerships to discuss loans and interest rates, real estate tours to learn about mortgages, and stops at media outlets to understand financial decision-making in business environments.

Ramirez’s session will offer educators and community leaders actionable strategies and best practices for incorporating real-world financial experiences into their curriculum. Attendees can expect to learn how to create impactful learning opportunities that align with the learning pyramid, promote higher retention rates, and meet students where they are in their financial journeys.