Contributors

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Jonas C. Sheckler

Jonas C. Sheckler is a financial wellbeing counselor, coordinator, educator, and advocate dedicated to helping students build the knowledge and confidence needed to make informed financial decisions. A Maryland native with an eight-year background in banking, he brings practical industry experience to his work in higher education. In 2024, Jonas joined Towson University as the Assistant Director of Financial Well-being, where he develops programs, workshops, and one-on-one coaching opportunities that support students’ financial health and long-term stability. His work focuses on making personal finance accessible and empowering students, especially those navigating financial systems for the first time, to advocate for themselves, build sustainable money habits, and pursue their goals with greater financial confidence.

Guests

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Connor Smith

Connor Smith is the Events Coordinator of the Towson University Career Center. A 2023 TU graduate with a bachelor of science in mass communication, he previously worked in the office as an Events Intern from 2022 to 2023. His professional career has been focused in event planning and management, having worked several internships and full-time roles in the field. He is responsible for coordinating and executing the biannual career fairs held in SECU Arena in addition to the over 100 events the Career Center holds each academic year.