SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The National Financial Educators Council® (NFEC) proudly spotlights its expanding engagement across the Western Region of the U.S. through active state chapters in California, Oregon, and Washington. These chapters collectively form a strategic regional alliance focused on strengthening financial literacy, driving economic empowerment, and sustaining comprehensive financial wellness initiatives.
Although each chapter serves its individual state, they remain connected through a unified regional framework. By sharing resources and aligning strategic priorities, they address financial education deficiencies affecting learners and families, while reinforcing the infrastructure required for consistent, high-quality delivery and advocacy.
Expanding Opportunity and Upholding High Standards
Throughout the Western Region, chapters are committed to widening access to financial education and ensuring that academic standards reflect those of other essential subjects. Key priorities include enhanced graduation mandates, certified and qualified educators, measurable performance benchmarks, structured K-12 pathways, meaningful family engagement, and stable funding systems. The coalition aims to institutionalize financial education as a foundational life skill supported by long-term accountability and impact.
Representatives from each state chapter serve on advisory boards that help shape both regional coordination and state execution. Together, they bring expertise spanning finance, education, policy-making, and community leadership.
Regional Strategic Leadership
Audree Bobinger, BBA, Washington – Financial Educator, U.S. Navy veteran, Investment Advisor Representative, and Licensed Series 65 Fiduciary; Founder of Quility Financial Advisors, providing smart, strategic financial wellness education with particular focus on women, U.S. veterans, and entrepreneurs.
Sarah Brady, MA, California – experienced NFCC Certified Consumer Credit Counselor and HUD Certified Housing Counselor; owner of SarahCBrady.com, creating expert personal finance content as a freelance contributor to major publications and outlets.
Raymond Donegan Jr., CFEI®, California – retired U.S. military service member and licensed Life Insurance Broker; leads practical, interactive financial wellness workshops for a broad range of audiences, focusing on essential topics including budgeting, debt management, wealth-building, protection from risk, and long-term strategic planning.
Zaneqwah Shaw, Oregon – Certified Financial Coach and Board Certified Credit Consultant registered with the Credit Consultants Association (CCA); Founder of Learn Financial Growth, an enterprise that helps others take control of their financial paths, rewrite their money stories, and build financially independent futures.
