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Our Mission

Here at ONE WORLD UNITED, we know that sometimes all it takes to change the world is a little support. Since our founding in 2020 during a world pandemic, we have been determined to make an impact. Our mission is to empower teenagers with the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed financial decisions and succeed in the ever-changing
economic landscape.

Vision

We envision a world where every teenager has access to financial education and resources, enabling them to confidently navigate their financial future and achieve their goals.

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Our Values

Our organization is committed to promoting financial literacy through the following core values:

1.     Education: We believe in providing accurate, relevant, and up-to-date financial information to teenagers in an accessible and engaging manner.

2.     Empowerment: We aim to empower teenagers with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to take control of their financial lives and achieve their aspirations.

3.     Equity: We strive to ensure that financial literacy education is accessible to all teenagers, regardless of their background, socioeconomic status, or identity.

4.     Innovation: We embrace new technologies, methodologies, and partnerships to continuously improve our programs and services and adapt to the changing needs of our audience.

5.     Impact: We measure our success by the positive impact we have on the financial well-being and future prospects of the teenagers we serve.

Meet Our Staff

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Maria Diaz 
and
Gary Etienne

Founders

Rene Obando

Project Coordinator

Our Advisory Board

One World United has an advisory board made up of professionals from various industries, including finance, education, and community development. They bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to help us achieve our mission of providing financial education and resources to teens. The advisory board provides strategic guidance and oversight, helps to identify new opportunities, and ensures that our programs are effective and aligned with our organization's goals. We are grateful for their commitment and contributions to our organization.

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Mr. Lespinasse has had a career in banking that spans from local Savings & Loan Associations to global banking institutions, including JP Morgan Chase and Credit Suisse. He has had many years of business experience in Management Accounting and Financial Reporting. His responsibilities and expertise have ranged from General Ledger Management, Financial Forecasting, Cost Analysis and Internal Transfer Pricing strategies.

Pierre is currently a full time Business Advisor at the very dynamic and welcoming New York State Small Business Development Center (NYS SBDC) at Farmingdale State College where he is surrounded by a team of devoted colleagues with expertise in literally all aspects of business.

Joining the NYS SBDC at Farmingdale State College after several years of association with the SBDC at Stony Brook University was a fitting extension of his long-held interest in community based economic development through education and professional training. Prior to joining the NYS SBDC, Pierre was a Volunteer Program Instructor of the Community Development Corporation of Suffolk County where he conducted workshops and seminars on business management and entrepreneurship at local Long Island libraries in his spare time.

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