Center for Financial Literacy Coaches

Book A Financial Coaching Session

As a student, faculty, or staff member at Liberty, you have the opportunity to meet with a trained financial coach at no cost to you! Offered by the Center for Financial Literacy, you’ll be able to discuss budgeting, investing, saving, taxes, student debt, and more — all from a biblical perspective.

Coaches

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Aiden Johnson

Hometown:  Northborough, MA

Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy playing piano and violin as well as going to the beach and reading classics with my cats. I am passionate about equipping others with God’s Word so they can experience financial freedom in their Provider and advance His Kingdom through radical generosity.

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Ashley Kovacs

Hometown: Effort, PA

Interests/Hobbies:  I enjoy reading, hiking, exploring coffee shops, spending time in nature, attending concerts, and spending quality time with family. I am passionate about helping people achieve their financial goals through budgeting, counseling, and overcoming debt, while incorporating biblical principles into their financial practices to create a life of purpose and discipline.

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Avielle Sotomayor

Hometown: Douglassville, PA

Hobbies: I enjoy playing piano and violin as well as going to the beach and reading classics with my cats. I am passionate about equipping others with God’s Word so they can experience financial freedom in their Provider and advance His Kingdom through radical generosity.

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Bennett Kreider

Hometown: Elizabethtown, PA

Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy playing sports, going to the gym, hunting, snowboarding, and golfing. I am passionate about helping people better understand their finances, especially learning how to invest, manage their money, and build habits that support their future goals.

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Bethlehem Wood

Hometown: Orange County, CA

Hobbies: I love playing soccer and the piano, backpacking, baking, going to the beach, and spending time with friends and family. I am passionate about helping people achieve their goals, make wise financial decisions, and maximize their generosity in light of our true treasure being stored in heaven.

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Brady Crowe

Hometown: Downingtown, PA

Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy watching and playing sports, lifting in the gym, and adventuring the outdoors. I am passionate about helping people better understand their finances and how to utilize them in a way that is glorifying to God.

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Brielle Thomas

Hometown: Lancaster, PA

Hobbies: I enjoy hanging out with friends, hiking, and traveling to new places! I am passionate about helping others stay organized through detailed budgeting and scheduling, and ensuring others feel confident and in control of their financial future.

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Cade Stoltzfus

Hometown: Lancaster, PA

Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy watching and playing sports, going to the beach, and hanging out with friends outside. I am passionate about helping others learn crucial financial skills and mixing in my faith with my work.

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Caden Hewett

Hometown: Croton, OH

Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy getting meals with friends, watching movies and TV, and having a cup of coffee. I am passionate about helping students plan to conquer debt, build budgets, and understand the mental aspects of money management.

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Caleb Armstrong

Hometown: Statesville, NC

Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy playing pick-up games, watching a good movie, laughing, and hitting the gym. I am passionate about helping people find contentment in a world that constantly wants more by using sound biblical financial principles.

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Caleb Banik

Hometown: Leesburg, VA

Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy any social activity with friends, lifting, golfing, reading, watching F1, and time spent outside. I am passionate about investing and seeking to honor God with what He has given us.

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Caleb Lucas

Hometown: Jacksonville, FL

Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy playing and watching sports, working out, camping, spending time with friends and family, and being outdoors. I am passionate about financial planning and growing in my knowledge so that I can use what God has given me to serve and help others.

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Caleb Newport

Hometown: Orlando, FL

Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy playing golf, pickleball, and tennis, as well as spending time with friends. I am passionate about helping others make wise financial decisions and build strong habits that lead to long-term success while honoring God.

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Chase Burke

Hometown: Kansas City, MO

Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy watching the NFL, college football, as well as any major golf tournaments. I am passionate about helping people achieve any financial goals they have, especially around investing, budgeting, and saving.

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Dana Gelatt

Hometown: Pittstown, NJ

Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy being outside, music, playing soccer, and being spontaneous with my friends. I am passionate about incorporating faith into finances and walking with clients on a path to reaching their goals and financial freedom.

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Eli Malek

Hometown: Grand Haven, MI

I enjoy skiing, going to the gym, and playing pickleball, basketball, and soccer. I am passionate about how to use investing, budgets, and student loans to glorify God.

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Eli Sugarman

Hometown: Emmett, Idaho

Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy playing basketball, lifting, and traveling to new places. I’m passionate about helping people achieve their financial goals, aligning biblical principles with wise decision-making. 

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Emily Dyess

Hometown: Lynchburg, VA

Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy reading books, working out at the gym, and doing martial arts. I am passionate about helping people to become confident in taking responsibility of their finances by helping educate and giving them the tools they need to succeed.

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Gavin Johnson

Hometown: North Wilkesboro, NC

Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy working out and spending time with my friends. I am excited to build intentional relationships with clients and help them reach their financial goals.

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George Hall

Hometown: Morrow, OH

Interests/Hobbies: I love the outdoors and enjoy hunting, woodworking, playing my guitar, hiking, reading, and going to the gym. I am passionate about serving others; I love helping everyone I meet in any way I can, and I love talking about the gospel with others.

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Hudson Pearce

Hometown: Raleigh, NC

Interests/Hobbies:  I enjoy spending time with friends and staying active, such as going to the gym, playing basketball, beach volleyball, pickleball, and skateboarding. I am passionate about walking alongside others, helping them achieve their financial goals while integrating Biblical principles into their lives.

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Isaiah Bowen

Hometown: Mechanicsville, VA

Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy being outside, spending quality time with friends and Family, and being near the water. I am passionate about being able to help people pursue their financial goals in a biblical way.

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Jack Kreps

Hometown: Spicer, MN

Interests/Hobbies:  I enjoy spending time with friends and family and going on adventures. I love going to the gym and staying active by playing sports like golf and basketball. I am passionate about helping people understand their current financial situations in order to be able to comfortably and confidently make wise decisions.

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Jacob Cockerham

Hometown: Burlington, NC

Interests/Hobbies: I’m passionate about helping others pursue their financial goals through a Christian lens, whether that’s tackling debt, budgeting, or investing. Outside of coaching, I’m a fan of all kinds of sports and love spending time with family and friends!

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Jacob Neiswender

Hometown: Reading, PA

Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy being outdoors, playing sports, and watching racing. I am passionate about helping others find peace of mind about their financial situations through budgeting, credit use, and biblical principles.

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Jaxson Devlin

Hometown: Roanoke, VA

Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy reading, spending time just relaxing and talking with friends, and traveling with my family. I am passionate about the importance of starting healthy habits early, especially when it comes to giving.

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Jayden Yon

Hometown: Lititz, PA

Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy playing sports, watching movies, and spending time with my friends. I am passionate about the opportunity to teach people how to manage their finances in a way that’s honoring to God and gives them financial freedom.

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Joelle Bragg

Hometown: Newport News, VA

Interests/Hobbies: I love baking, spending time with friends, thrifting, and plants. I am passionate about helping others find freedom in their finances, achieve goals, and steward their money well.

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John Kinzler

Hometown: Salem, WI

Interests/Hobbies:  I enjoy hiking in the mountains, spending time with family, and playing basketball. I am passionate about integrating faith-based finance with strategic budgeting and disciplined investing.

Jonathan Orentlich

Hometown: Sarasota, FL

Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy cooking, working out, and watching and playing sports. I am passionate about helping people by sharing biblical and financial wisdom to help them reach their goals.

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Jose Orendain

Hometown: San Diego, CA

Interests/Hobbies:  I enjoy soccer and baseball, watching movies, and staying active by going to the gym. I am excited to help remove financial uncertainty and bring clarity to your goals and aspirations from a biblical perspective.

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Kayla Parker

Hometown: Goode, VA

Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy playing pickleball, traveling, hanging with friends, and doing crafts with my friends as well. I am passionate about helping and giving advice on budgeting, teaching them how to give, and how to reflect on financial goals.

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Lucas Conner

Hometown: Wilmington, DE

Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy watching and playing most sports and am especially into golf. I enjoy being with friends and family and like deep conversations. I am passionate about helping people achieve peace with their finances by looking through a biblical lens.

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Luke Webber

Hometown: Holly Springs, NC

Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy watching and playing basketball, football, and golf. A passion of mine is to help others better understand their financial goals and how to steward what the Lord has given us.

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Lydia Crosby

Hometown: Newland, NC

Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy being with my family and friends and doing outdoor activities, especially running and hiking. I am passionate about helping people achieve their financial goals, particularly as it relates to stewardship, budgeting, and giving.

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Mark Roylance

Hometown: St. Louis, MO

Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy everything outdoors. From farming, construction, camping, playing sports, and hiking, I love spending time in God’s creation. I believe everything we have is a gift from the Lord, making us stewards of His gifts. I am passionate about giving and stewarding wealth with an eternal perspective.

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Marshall Kraft

Hometown: Knoxville, TN

Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy watching and playing soccer, hiking, going to concerts, and hanging out with friends. I’m passionate about helping people reach their financial goals through investing, intentional budgeting, and building habits that reflect their long‑term priorities.

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Mary Ann Harris

Hometown: Yorktown, VA

Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy cross-stitch, embroidery, and crocheting in my free time. I am passionate about helping clients achieve their financial goals through a Biblical mindset.

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Mason Black

Hometown: Hurricane, WV

Interests/Hobbies: I love being outside, especially hiking, playing basketball, and lifting. I’m also really into movies. I’m passionate about financial planning. I enjoy helping people understand their money better, stay on track with spending, and work toward their goals. I’m always amazed by how much wisdom the Bible has on money and how practical it still is.

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Maximus Donohue

Hometown: Williamsburg, VA

Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy running, spending time with family, and cooking. I am passionate about helping others learn and understand financial literacy, and guiding students to understand loans and college debt and how to best prepare for the future.

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Mia Mellom

Hometown: Hillsboro, OR

Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy spending time with friends, playing tennis, card games, and reading. I am passionate about helping others discover what the Bible says about money and live out those truths through budgeting and development of short- and long-term financial goals.

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Micah Swenson

Hometown: Alton, VA

Interests/Hobbies: I love playing and watching sports, and I also enjoy watching movies and doing anything active. I am very passionate about educating people on their finances and how to connect that knowledge to serve the Lord with the finances He blesses them with.

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Mya Boyer

Hometown: Johnson City, TX

Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy traveling, reading, spending quality time with friends and family, and playing volleyball for fun. I am passionate about helping others grow in their finances through budgeting and wise stewardship, while encouraging them to align their everyday choices with their goals.

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Nicholas Lano

Hometown: Greenville, SC

Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy the outdoors, volleyball, and spending any kind of time with friends. I love movies, video games, music, and hiking! I am passionate about educating people on areas of personal finance, so that they are better equipped to be financially free in order to pursue their true priorities without financial stress.

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Noah Blondo

Hometown: Monroe, NJ

Interests/Hobbies: I love saltwater fishing, going to baseball games, and playing sports such as baseball/softball, golf, pickleball, and spikeball. I am passionate about helping others in their financial journey and achieving their financial goals, whether through budgeting, investments, or anything else.

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Noah Canale

Hometown: King of Prussia, PA

Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy spending time in God’s creation, whether it be fly fishing, camping, or hiking with friends. I’m passionate about applying biblical principles like stewardship, generosity, and discipline to personal finance and helping others confidently manage their money.

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Pamela Ferreiro

Hometown: Greenville, SC

Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy spending time outdoors, reading, and hanging out with friends. I am passionate about creating relationships to help clients achieve their financial goals and reach financial freedom.

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Priscilla Lanca

Hometown: Cape Cod, MA

Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy hanging out with my friends, going to the lake or beach, working out, and playing volleyball and tennis. I’m passionate about helping people budget and save their money wisely to reach their goals and understand finances through a biblical worldview.

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Richard (Cooper) Gesswein

Hometown: Harrisburg, PA

Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy being outdoors, staying fit, and gathering around good food with great people. I am passionate about walking alongside clients through every stage of their financial journey, from tackling student loans and credit card debt to building wealth through investing and learning to give generously.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Robert (Bobby) Barrick

Hometown: Harrisburg, PA

Interests/Hobbies: I love pursuing any opportunities to expand my abilities and knowledge, such as performing music, conducting research, and engaging in community service. In the financial realm, I am passionate about navigating investments and how to steward our financial resources.

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Ryan Brady

Hometown: Salisbury, NC

Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy being outdoors and hiking, playing tennis and disc golf, and hanging out with friends. I am passionate about helping others understand subconscious financial habits handed down by family members, allowing them to practice intentional, biblically informed habits.

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Seth Lochmann

Hometown: Anchorage, AK

Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy fishing, working out, and being outside. I am passionate about the connection between biblical wisdom and financial stewardship, and love helping others learn more about how to steward the resources God has given them.

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Shane Althouse

Hometown: Lancaster, PA

Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy golfing, playing basketball and pickleball with friends, watching football, soccer, and baseball. I also love health, fitness, and going to the gym. I am passionate about helping others see money as a tool for honoring God and making wise decisions with what they’ve been given.

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Sophia Park

Hometown: North Brunswick, NJ

Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy running, basketball, crafts, food, and laughing with friends and family. I am passionate about helping people understand their finances, create goals, and accomplish them.

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Timothy Eisnor

Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA

Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy spending time outdoors, hunting, fishing, golfing, and skiing. I am passionate about helping people create smart financial habits in order to meet future goals.

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Todd Brumagim

Hometown: Warrenton, VA

Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy wake surfing, hanging out with friends, watching movies, and having fun in any body of water. I am passionate about helping people achieve their financial goals and teaching them how to bring more glory to the Kingdom through their finances.

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Tyler May

Hometown: Richmond, VA

Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy most sports, with basketball and ultimate frisbee as my favorites. I am passionate about finance and ministry, so I love financial advising because it gives me a platform to combine the two and point others to Christ through the stewardship of money.

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Zachary, Thompson

Hometown: Knightdale, NC

Interests/Hobbies: I really enjoy working out, playing sports, going on hikes, or doing anything with people I love spending time with. I am passionate about making deep connections with my clients and being able to be there with them in a way that goes beyond helping educate them about finances.

Administration

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Dr. Stacie Rhodes

Executive Director

Erin Mills

Associate Director

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Jacob Cockerham

Graduate Student Assistant

Ella Tkachenko

Graduate Student Assistant

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Caleb Newport

Student Worker

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Isabel Deitch

Student Worker

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Luke Webber

Student Worker

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