Foundation Scholars Professional Development Workshop
Session 2
Tuesday, March 3
6 - 7:30 p.m.
USF College of Behavioral and Community Sciences Building - MHC 1201
3108 USF Banyan Circle
Tampa, FL 33620
Registration form below
Event Contact
Maria Prast
msaavedr@usf.edu
Session Two: Taking Control: Understanding Debt, Savings and Credit
Feeling overwhelmed by debt? Want to save more but aren't sure where to start? In this interactive workshop, you will learn how to master the key pillars of personal finance: debt management, savings and credit. You will be provided with the tools and knowledge to take charge of your finances and build a more secure financial future.
You will:
- Develop and implement a personalized debt reduction or elimination plan using proven budgeting and repayment strategies.
- Establish and follow a personal savings plan for both your short-term needs and long-term goals, whether it's for a down payment, a vacation or an emergency fund.
- Locate and interpret your credit score and report, identifying the key factors that impact your creditworthiness and learning how to build and maintain a healthy credit history.
Sabrina Protic – Financial Coach | Author | Speaker | Community Advocate
Sabrina Protic is a dynamic businesswoman, community leader, financial coach, author, speaker, wife and proud grandmother. With a mission to empower individuals and families through financial education, Sabrina is dedicated to helping people around the world make informed financial decisions and build lasting legacies.
She travels nationwide to host and speak at financial wellness and asset protection seminars, teaching audiences how money works and how to make strategic choices for a secure future. Her commitment to education also extends to the classroom, as she regularly presents at colleges and universities both nationally and internationally.
An active force in her community, Sabrina is a member of the Valrico Fishhawk Chamber of Commerce and Strategic Partners Tampa Bay. She also supports impactful causes through her volunteer work and contributions to organizations such as Black Leadership Network, Women Inspired by Solving Hunger/Feeding Tampa Bay, Women in Leadership & Philanthropy, the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation, and the Special Olympics.
Sabrina is the author of “Hindsight to Insight: Money Between Family & Friends” and “Growing Ageless: Think Young and Live Younger.” She has also co-authored “Top 25 Change Makers,” “Keep Smiling Dose of Hope,” and the international bestsellers “Wellness for Winners” and “The Book I Read.”
A recognized thought leader in her field, Sabrina was featured as a cover story in She Exist Magazine’s 2022 fall issue and has been highlighted in numerous print and digital publications for her trusted expertise in financial coaching.