Treat yourself to a self-care series that prioritizes your health and your financial future! JWI’s 4-part Financial Fitness series gathers San Diego-area women in their 20s and 30s to build your financial confidence, boost your well-being, AND connect you with new friends. The cohort is for those who understand the basics, but are looking to expand their knowledge and dive deeper into financial planning for life transitions. Over the four sessions we’ll explore salary negotiations, home buying, investing and growing our wealth, & entrepreneurship. No prior financial or Jewish knowledge is required.
Our 2.0 cohort will meet in-person from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. PT on Wednesdays - April 13th, May 18th, June 15th, and July 13th. Each session will include networking, snacks, and an intimate Q&A style conversation with a local expert. Registration is free!
In keeping with JWI’s commitment to serving the greater good, vaccines will be required. This program is built for women and non-binary people who identify as Jewish, but people of every religious affiliation, race, culture, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ability are welcome.
2.0 Series Meetings:
Session 1: Salary Negotiation w/ Betzy Lynch - Wednesday, April 13th
Session 2: Investing & Growing Your Wealth - Wednesday, May 18th
Session 3: Entrepreneurship Panel - Wednesday, June 15th
Session 4: Real Estate & Home Buying - Wednesday, July 13th
FAQs:
What’s the difference between Financial Fitness 1.0 & Financial Fitness 2.0? Can I register for both?
Yes, you can register for both series! We will also be offering both series again in the fall.
The 1.0 series focuses more on exploring your personal relationship with money and your financial goals. This cohort is for those just starting out on their financial planning journeys and people who want to explore more of their personal relationship with money. The 1.0 cohort meets on Mondays- April 11th, May 16th, June 13th, and July 11th..
The 2.0 series offers Q&A style conversations with many different experts on specific topics relating to money. The cohort is for those who understand the basics, but are looking to expand their knowledge and dive deeper into financial planning for life transitions. The 2.0 cohort meets on Wednesdays- April 13th, May 18th, June 15th, and July 13th.
What COVID-19 protocols will be in place?
In keeping with JWI’s commitment to serving the greater good, COVID-19 vaccines will be required. Masks are optional.
What if I don't know anyone?
Don't worry! Email the Director of Women's Impact, Alyssa Baron, in advance of the event and she will make sure you feel welcomed and will help you meet other people.
What if I require special accommodations?
We strive to meet the needs of those with all abilities. Please email Alyssa Baron if you require special accomodations.
What’s JWI?
For 125 years, Jewish Women International (JWI) has inspired women to own their power and control their lives. We work to prevent violence and support survivors; to teach financial literacy; and to lift and mentor women leaders.
What kind of programming does JWI's Young Women's Impact Network (YWIN) put on?
programs connect young Jewish women and non-binary people together and provide them with opportunities to grow together, thrive independently, and create a lasting impact on the world around them. Many of our programs focus on financial empowerment and personal and professional development. Learn more.
Facilitator
Betzy Lynch
She is currently the CEO of the Lawrence Family JCC, JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUS. From 2013 through August, 2017 she served as the Executive Director of the Levite JCC in Birmingham, Alabama. Prior to that, she held the role as Assistant Executive Director of the JCC in Memphis, Tennessee. She has had multiple leadership experiences with the JCC Maccabi Games including Games Director in 2012 and in 2017, was Games host.
Throughout her career, Betzy has demonstrated a proven ability to provide cross-functional team leadership, development of staff, program enhancement and an ability to create initiatives to engage community and build collaborative partnerships. Betzy serves on the continental Board of Director of JCCs of North America and the ground team of Avodah San Diego.
Betzy attended Goucher College, where she played tennis and basketball and earned a BA in Business Management and Communications. Next, she attended Indiana State University to earn her MA in Physical Education, Coaching and Exercise Science. She has also earned a certificate in Jewish Experiential education from the Jewish Theological Seminary.
In 2019, Betzy was awarded SDBJ Business Woman of the Year (nonprofit division) and a finalist for San Diego Magazine’s Woman of the Year. In 2020, Betzy was named by SDBJ 500 Most Influential People in San Diego and was a finalist for CEO of the Year.
Betzy and her husband, Spencer and their 2 children, Renie and Cooper live in Carmel Valley.
This program is presented by JWI with generous support from the Jewish Women’s Foundation of San Diego.
