Moneythink’s national staff works around the clock to help our local volunteers drive impact for our students. It does this by developing curricula, designing training systems, highlighting achievements in the Moneythink movement to spread awareness, and shaping strategies for the organization’s long-term impact.
Ted Gonder
Executive Director
In college, struck by the poverty around his ivy-decked campus, Ted started Moneythink to provide mentoring and economic opportunity for local youth. See more of Ted’s story here.
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Chirag Sagar
Managing Director
Chirag is enthusiastic about expanding and uniting the Moneythink movement. He’s also a health nut, LA Lakers and USC Trojan fanatic, blogger, and skydiving fiend.
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Joe Duran
Program Director
Inspired by Moneythink’s positioning at the intersection of education and finance, Joe plans to leverage his experience to drive measurable gains in Moneythink classrooms.
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Lukas Pleva*
Director of Digital Engagement
Lukas is passionate about using technology to help spread awareness and amplify Moneythink’s impact. He’s also an avid pug lover, blogger, and personal finance junkie.
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Shashin Chokshi*
Co-Founder
Motivated by the possibilities of design and technology, Shashin continues to explore emerging opportunities to innovate on the Moneythink educational model.
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Tess Sadowsky*
Chairman of the Alumni Board
Tess was drawn to Moneythink because of its grassroots method. She firmly believes that financial capability is key to empowering young women, and is excited about Moneythink’s impact in this area.
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*Designates a volunteer.


