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Moncor working to save our youth

CINCINNATI HERALD — Kareem Moncree-Moffett, Ph.D., started Moncor LLC, a management consultant service in 1995. Moncor holds MBE, WBE, EDGE state certifications and is committed to educational improvements for youth, while maintaining a small firm feel by treating each client with care and consideration.

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7 years ago

April 17, 2019

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By E. Selean Holmes

Kareem Moncree-Moffett, Ph.D., started Moncor LLC, a management consultant service in 1995. Moncor holds MBE, WBE, EDGE state certifications and is committed to educational improvements for youth, while maintaining a small firm feel by treating each client with care and consideration. Armed with a high-quality team of law professionals qualified to successfully resolve any legal matter, no issue is too big or small. If you have a legal problem, the firm’s experts can help you find a solution.

Moncor consultants work with schools, districts and companies to provide reliable quantitative and qualitative data to improve relationships and learning. Moncree-Moffett and her team work with administration to conduct creative and complete quantitative surveys and analysis instruments that collect the voices of their constituents.

Moncree-Moffett is an energetic, highly motivated leader with excellent communication skills and qualifications. She has invaluable experience of working with youth and adults to provide innovative and engaging interactive programming that maximizes learning, exposure and involvement. She is passionate in working to improve learning environments, corporate learning, parental involvement and faculty/staff development. A partial list of services consists of facilitation and mediation, program management, diversity and inclusion workshops and trainings, in addition to motivational speaking, cultural competency training, parent engagement workshops and youth empowerment programming. Moncree-Moffett also developed and directed the former Sisters in Spirit Leadership Development program for girls 5-8 at Ursuline Academy.

Moncree-Moffett is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati and holds an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Chemical Engineering Technology and a Bachelors of Science Degree in Natural Sciences. She received her Master of Arts Degree in Educational Foundations in 2007 and completed her Doctorate degree in Education in 2013.

Currently, she holds the position of academic specialist with the federally funded GEARUP program via the University of Cincinnati. Previously, she was an academic advisor with the University of Cincinnati, and, within her duties as an academic advisor, she taught a collegiate course and also advised students in the areas of leadership training and direction, fundraising and event planning. Moncree-Moffett assists students in the implementation of study tables, tutoring sessions, financial planning, time management, self-edification and organizational planning.

As a community leader, she is active within many local organizations including serving as a trustee on the Wesley Education Center for Families Board and member of the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Family Advisory Council. She was appointed by the former Cincinnati city manager to serve on the city of Cincinnati’s Human Service Advisory Council (HSAC), which is instrumental in the administration of grants to local social service agencies and advising on a budget of 1.5% of the city’s general revenue. The HSAC receives grant proposals from local social services agencies, reviews each proposal and makes recommendations. Moncree-Moffett serves on the Withrow High School local school decision-making committee, which is the governing body for the school.

In her many obligations, she has joined the sorority of women that have battled breast cancer. She offers herself to speak to other women, minorities and families about her experiences with breast cancer and how it has forever changed her life.

For more information, email: DrMoffett@moncorinc.org or call 513 800-0619.

This article originally appeared in the Cincinnati Herald.

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While everyone’s financial situation is unique, several common sources of stress have the potential to strain your financial health. These include financial and economic uncertainty, existing debts, unexpected expenses, and mental or physical health changes. Financial stress may differ from situation to situation, but understanding the factors contributing to yours may help you begin to craft a plan for your unique circumstances.

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As a college student, managing financial responsibilities can be stressful.

If you’ve found yourself staying up late thinking about your finances or just feeling anxious overall about your financial future, you’re not alone. In one survey, 78% of college students who reported financial stress had negative impacts on their mental health, and 59% considered dropping out. While finances can impact overall stress, taking steps to manage your finances can support your mental, emotional and physical well-being.

When it comes to money, the sources of stress may look different for each student, but identifying the underlying causes and setting goals accordingly may help you feel more confident about your financial future.

Consider these strategies to help improve your financial wellness and reduce stress.

Understand what causes financial stress

2. Determine your financial priorities

Start by reflecting on your financial priorities. For students this often includes paying for school or paying off student loans, studying abroad, saving for spring break, building an emergency fund, paying down credit card debt or buying a car. Name the milestones that are most important to you, and plan accordingly.

3. Create a plan and stick to it

While setting actionable goals starts you on the journey to better financial health, it’s essential to craft a plan to follow through. Identifying and committing to a savings plan may give you a greater sense of control over your finances, which may help reduce your stress. Creating and sticking to a budget allows you to better track where your money is going so you may spend less and save more.

4. Pay down debt

Many students have some form of debt and want to make progress toward reducing their debt obligations. One option is the debt avalanche method, which focuses on paying off your debt with the highest interest rate first, then moving on to the debt with the next-highest interest rate. Another is the debt snowball method, which builds momentum by paying off your smallest debt balance, and then working your way up to the largest amounts.

5. Build your financial resilience

Some financial stress may be inevitable, but building financial resilience may allow you to overcome obstacles more easily. The more you learn about managing your money, for instance, the more prepared you’ll feel if the unexpected happens. Growing your emergency savings also may increase resilience since you’ll be more financially prepared to cover unexpected expenses or pay your living expenses.

6. Seek help and support

Many colleges have resources to help students experiencing financial stress, like financial literacy courses or funds that provide some assistance for students in need. Talk to your admissions counselor or advisor about your concerns, and they can direct you to sources of support. Your school’s counseling center can also be a great resource for mental health assistance if you’re struggling with financial stress.

The bottom line

Financial stress can affect college students’ health and wellbeing, but it doesn’t have to derail your dreams. Setting smart financial goals and developing simple plans to achieve them may help ease your stress. Revisit and adjust your plan as needed to ensure it continues to work for you, and seek additional support on campus as needed to help keep you on track.

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