Student Loan Assistance: The Employee Benefit Built for DEIB

INCLUSION 2023

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Making the case for student loan assistance as a critical pathway to equity in financial wellbeing.

Learning Objectives:

An understanding of the disproportionate impact of student debt on marginalized groups and its ripple effects on other financial areas.
A bird's eye view of the student loan policy landscape and what it means for your workforce as student loan payments resume.
An overview of the employer student loan benefits that are available today and how they can help your population

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Date(s) & Time(s):

Tuesday, October 31, 2023 - 12:30pm to 12:50pm

Presenter:

Bridget Haile

Chief Customer Officer

Summer

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Bridget Haile is the Chief Customer Officer at Summer, a fintech and certified B Corporation on a mission to simplify student debt repayment and forgiveness. After years spent at the intersection of finance, technology and human relations, she is passionate about using technology and empathy to make complex financial systems more accessible for everyone. Previously, Bridget led the Client Experience team at Ellevest, an investment platform designed to get more money into the hands of more women. Her student loan expertise has been featured in outlets including CNBC, the Wall Street Journal, and the New York Times.

SESSIONS:

Location:

Spotlight Stage

Session Type:

Spotlight Session

Intended Audience:

Intermediate (Fostering I&D)