Patrina Dixon joins Florida Financial Educators Council advisory board

Patrina Dixon, a financial educator and bestselling author, has been selected to the Florida Financial Educators Council Advisory Board. The appointment adds an entrepreneur and community advocate to a group focused on expanding financial wellness education in Florida and beyond.

Why it matters: - Patrina Dixon’s appointment gives the Florida Financial Educators Council an advisory voice with experience in financial education, entrepreneurship, and community outreach. - The board role could help shape how the council expands financial wellness programs for young adults, women, entrepreneurs, and other communities.

What happened: - Patrina Dixon was selected as a member of the Florida Financial Educators Council Advisory Board on July 13, 2026. - Dixon is a Certified Financial Education Instructor through the National Financial Educators Council, the parent organization of the Florida Financial Educators Council. - Dixon is also a bestselling author and the founder of It’$ My Money.

The details: - Dixon studied at the University of Hartford Barney School of Business. - Dixon earned Certificates in Financial Management and Women’s Entrepreneurship from Cornell University. - Dixon completed Goldman Sachs’ One Million Black Women: Black in Business program. - Dixon worked for more than 30 years at Cigna and retired in 2025. - Dixon founded It’$ My Money to help young adults, women, and entrepreneurs improve their relationship with money and build clarity and stability. - It’$ My Money also offers strategies aimed at helping business owners improve profitability and growth. - The business reaches audiences in Florida and nationwide through a blog, podcast, YouTube channel, and individualized counseling. - Dixon has written two bestselling books: It’$ My Money – A Guided Journal to Help You Manage Your Finances, available in two volumes and in English and Spanish, and Entrepreneurship: My Story Your Guide. - Dixon and It’$ My Money have been featured by Business Insider, Fox61 CT, Bank of America Institute, and BlackEnterprise. - Dixon currently serves as Executive Director of the Wealth Empowerment Initiative and as a board member of the Connecticut Authors and Publishers Association. - Dixon previously served with WomenUnited, United Way, and St. Agnes Home.

Between the lines: - The advisory board selection appears to prioritize candidates who combine professional credentials with community-service experience. - Vince Shorb, CEO of the National Financial Educators Council, said Dixon’s background brings financial education expertise, entrepreneurial experience, and dedication to community service. - The role also signals the Florida council’s effort to deepen outreach with leaders who already work with audiences the organization wants to reach.

What's next: - Dixon is expected to contribute ideas, support outreach initiatives, and help expand awareness and education efforts for the council. - The Florida Financial Educators Council will continue working under the National Financial Educators Council umbrella, which provides training, curriculum, and implementation frameworks for financial education programs. - NFEC describes itself as an internationally recognized, IACET-accredited organization and Certified B Corporation.

The bottom line: - Dixon’s board appointment combines financial expertise, authorship, and community leadership in a role aimed at strengthening financial literacy outreach.