Jacob Goroff is a Freshman studying Marketing at the University of Miami Florida. For his previous OTM article, IQ vs EQ: What is a Bigger Predictor of Workplace Success, he interviewed the former president of the American Psychological Association, Robert Sternberg, and Blistex's International Head of Marketing, Krenda Frushour. For his current OTM article, why do some musicians make billions while many others struggle to pay rent, he interviewed NPR SoundOpinions host, Jim DeRogatis, and music industry expert, Michael Berg.

Marie Favela attends DePaul University and grew up in Albany Park. She strives to learn more about the role data analysts play in financial industries and how she can one day be one. She became a Money Mentor for On The Money and Economic Awareness Council in the Summer of 2024. She was introduced to this program through a friend who previously participated and enjoyed the internship. Some of her interests outside of school and work, include doing creative crafts such as knitting, crocheting, painting, and bracelet making.

Estrella Hernandez will be attending Illinois Institute of Technology to Major in Architecture to obtain her Masters. She is the first generation of her Hispanic family to go to college. She has lived in Chicago her whole life living in Little Village. She wants to travel the world and join in projects to design buildings and look at the process of it being built. She decided to get involved with EAC because she wants to have some background knowledge of how to handle money. Estrella has a lot of hobbies, one of them is painting.

Gabriel Delgado Valentin is a senior at Concordia University Chicago, where he studies social work. Gabriel grew up in Xalostoc, Guerrero, Mexico. Then, he moved to Chicago, Illinois in the neighborhood of Belmont Cragin when he was 12 years old. He worked at a music store/ school as a teacher and assistant manager located in the neighborhood named La Voz Hispana before it closed in May of 2024. Gabriel’s interest in social work is what drew him to be an intern at the Economic Awareness Council (EAC) since many of the skills taught by the organization are useful to help clients in the social work field.

Yaritza is majoring in Accounting at the University of Illinois-Chicago and is heading into her third year of college. She aspires to work in the cosmetics or skincare industry and possibly become a product designer. She got involved with OTM due to her belief in the importance of financial literacy and since it served as the perfect opportunity to get public speaking experience. In her free time, she likes to go on walks and do a variety of hobbies, such as making jewelry and crocheting.

Bernice Mai is currently a sophomore at Washington University in St. Louis. Originally from Chicago's Chinatown neighborhood, she now resides in McKinley Park. At WashU, she is deeply involved as a senior advisor at Panda Provisions, a student-run business on campus. Post-graduation, she aspires to work as a financial advisor, blending her passion for finance with her love for travel. Joining OTM was a deliberate choice to hone her public speaking skills and contribute to financial literacy education among Chicago's youth. Bernice is eager to expand her professional network within the field and beyond.

Jenin Hattab was born and raised in Chicago, in the Belmont Cragain neighborhood. She is a sophomore at Wright College, transferring to Depaul University in the fall of 2025. She studies journalism and is a reporter at the Wright Times. She is a student ambassador at Wright College Advising and Transfer Center. Her goal is to be a reporter, for a global newspaper that reports on honest news. She became involved in On The Money Magazine/ Economic Awareness Council to broaden her horizons on financial literacy. Her hobbies include reading, watching movies, and hanging out with family and friends.

Joseph Dai is a junior at Whitney M. Young Magnet High School and resides in the Near West Side of Chicago. He joined OTM after hearing about it from his economics teacher. Joseph is interesting in learning and writing about applying economic principles across broader societal contexts such as economic inequality. He is interested in a career in business and finance and explores the field through his involvement in BPA, FBLA, and JEC. He is board one and captain of his school's chess team. He also enjoys running where he is on varsity cross country and track.

Nicole Orduno Gonzalez is a Money Mentor for the first year at the Economic Awareness Council. She graduated from Whitney Young Magnet High School with a 4.9 GPA and her Seal of Biliteracy medal. This upcoming fall, she will attend DePaul University and major in Business Administration. As a Mexican-American raised in Brighton Park, she aspires to own her construction company and nail salon. Nicole enjoys dancing, hanging out with friends, and swimming. Aside from being a part of On The Money, she has worked as a lifeguard, teaching assistant, and Potbelly.

Rhea Dewjee is a rising freshman at Kelley school of business at Indiana University and currently residing in Chicago's Streeterville neighborhood. She is planning on pursuing a major in finance and entrepreneurship. Her passion for financial literacy led her to join the Economic Awareness Council, where she aims to expand her knowledge and share it with others. Outside of the Economic Awareness Council, Rhea enjoys playing golf, baking, and reading.

Umar is from West Town and a rising Senior at Walter Payton. He plans on majoring in computer engineering and/or finance. He began working for EAC after having enjoyed participating at OTM for multiple years.

Saransh Gupta is a rising junior at the NYU Stern School of Business studying Economics from the Little Italy neighborhood of Chicago. He aims to pursue a career in economic research/consulting. He got involved with EAC in high school through writing articles for On the Money magazine. He has interned at several organizations including the American Enterprise Institute and the American Sustainable Business Network. He’s also a startup consulting associate with Bridges for Enterprise, a NYU Stern Social Impact Scholar, and a former Brademas Center for the Study of Congress research intern.