We are very lucky to have a great group of experienced professionals to help us advance our mission in financial literacy.

Blog Team

Eshaan Shetty, Editor-in-Chief

Eshaan resides in Clifton, Virginia and is a second year at the University of Virginia studying commerce and economics. He started working for Money Matters in his junior year in high school and took over the role of Mid-Atlantic Director, conducting and overlooking operations in his respective region. He believes that financial literacy is not stressed enough in the educational system as much as it should be and strives to give the financial education that every kid not only needs but also deserves.

Luke Katzen, Blog Author

Luke is from Centreville, VA, and is a sophomore at the University of Virginia. He is involved with Money Matters to spread financial literacy to youth because these skills are vital in adult life but often untaught in the classroom setting. Luke hopes to help develop a generation of financially literate and confident adults.

Vatsal Bansal, Blog Author

Vatsal is from Fairfax, VA, and is a sophomore at the University of Virginia. He started working for Money Matters through a high school friend and has enjoyed it greatly. Vatsal thinks it’s enlightening to have the ability to educate young kids on the importance of financial literacy topics which he did not know when he was their age. He also thinks it’s heartwarming to guide these children and have the opportunity to be a resource/mentor that he wished he had growing up.

Som Mohapatra, Blog Author

Som is studying Commerce, Computer Science, and (maybe) Psychology at the University of Virginia. He’s lived in Richmond for the past 15 years and plans to spend the next one in Charlottesville. He’s been with Money Matters since its foundation and he’s still here because now’s a more pertinent time than ever to bring about widespread financial literacy. Ask him about value investing, behavioral finance, market structure, and blockchain!