First Generation Investors Appoints Leaders to Aid in Continued Expansion of the Organization

​Stephanie Pressley to serve as Executive Director; Brett Oslon named Head of Programming NEW YORK, September 8, 2022 – First Generation...

Stephanie Pressley to serve as Executive Director; Brett Oslon named Head of Programming

NEW YORK, September 8, 2022 – First Generation Investors (“FGI”), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides high school students in underserved communities with the knowledge and skills to thrive in the investment economy, recently hired two full-time staff members to the executive team to aid in the continued expansion of the organization: Stephanie Pressley, executive director, and Brett Oslon, head of programming.

Together, Pressley and Oslon will work closely with FGI co-founders Alex Ingerman, Dylan Ingerman and Cole Mattox and the FGI Board of Directors to develop and launch a renewed strategy for the organization. As the only financial literacy program in high schools that offers graduates of the program real money to start their investment portfolios, FGI has a differentiated approach to educating students about their personal finance.
“I am honored to have the opportunity to lead First Generation Investors,” said Pressley. “I am especially excited to partner with Brett on enhancing the FGI curriculum and strategy. I believe that over the next three to five years FGI can become the preeminent financial literacy program in high schools nationwide.”
In her new role as executive director of FGI, Pressley will oversee daily operations, program development, partner procurement, fundraising and marketing efforts. Previously, Pressley served in fundraising and programming roles with the American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association and Preschool Partners. Along with her participation in several boards, she extends her commitment to serving others by providing pro bono consulting services to nonprofits in need.

Co-founder Cole Mattox said: “Stephanie has incredible experience working with nonprofits like FGI –helping them strengthen their operations and ultimately expand. She is a servant leader passionate about championing missions that impact disparities in communities of need, and we are thrilled to have her join our team.”

Co-founder Dylan Ingerman said: “In addition to appointing an executive director, it felt like the natural next step to add Brett Oslon to our team permanently as our head of programming. Brett has been an invaluable mentor to FGI from its early days and, with his firsthand experience as an educator, we believe he is the perfect person to help us strengthen our curriculum to help us achieve our long-term goals.”

Prior to joining FGI, Oslon served as an educator at the high school level for over two decades. He is an educational leader with extensive experience as a classroom teacher, team leader, coach, and designing curriculum. Oslon thrives in scenarios that provide positive outcomes for students of all abilities. With decades of educational experience, he understands the need in providing economic empowerment opportunities for all students. In addition to providing leadership in traditional school environments, Oslon serves as a School Board Director for the Upper Merion Area School District and enjoys spending quality time with his wife and two daughters.

“As a long-time educator, I believe all students can benefit within collaborative learning environments and I believe FGI fosters an environment that does just that for its students,” said Oslon. “Promoting economic opportunities enables a more equitable society and the high school level is the perfect age to teach these life changing skills. I have seen firsthand how FGI can change students’ lives and I can’t wait to see what we will accomplish together.”

About First Generation Investors
Founded in 2018 by University of Pennsylvania students Alex Ingerman, Dylan Ingerman and Cole Mattox, First Generation Investors (FGI) is a non-profit organization that provides young adults with the knowledge and skills to thrive in the investment economy. FGI is a volunteer-based program that teaches high school students in underserved communities the power of investing and brings classroom lessons to life by providing students with real money to invest. In the spring of 2019, FGI piloted the program with three local Philadelphia high school students. FGI has since expanded its program from three students to over 700 supported by more than 300 volunteers across 30+ universities.

For more information, please visit https://www.firstgenerationinvestors.com/

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