Teach Your Money Well Webinar
Teach Your Money Well
Join us for Teach Your Money Well, an engaging and informative webinar designed specifically for Georgia educators who want to take control of their financial future. Whether you’re a new teacher just starting your career or a seasoned educator looking to strengthen your retirement plan, this session will provide the insights you need to make confident financial decisions.
Our panelists will share practical strategies for budgeting, saving, investing, and maximizing your TRS benefits. You’ll learn how to align your short-term financial goals with your long-term retirement security—so your money works as hard as you do.
Speakers
Moderator
Donna Lowry is an award-winning journalist who combines a passion for storytelling and a desire to empower others with communication and critical thinking skills surrounding political, educational, and financial issues.
Through her firm, Donna Lowry Communications, she provides consulting, writing, and producing services for educational, media, professional, and business outlets.
Donna serves as host/producer for several programs, including Lawmakers on Georgia Public Broadcasting.
Donna is an eight-time Emmy award winner, a three-time national Gabriel Award recipient, and has garnered honors from countless organizations, including the National Association of Black Journalists, Atlanta Association of Black Journalists, Georgia Associated Press, Society of Professional Journalists, Georgia Association of Educators (GAE), and the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE).
Her media peers inducted Donna into the prestigious NATAS Southeast Silver Circle to recognize her lasting contributions to the broadcast industry.
Donna has a master's in Journalism from Northwestern University and a Bachelor's in Mass Communications and Administration and Management from Chatham University.
Her professional affiliations include the Atlanta Press Club, the Atlanta Association of Black Journalists, the National Association of Black Journalists, and the Southeastern Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS SE).
In her 15th year as a Girl Scout Leader, Donna has led girls ranging in age from kindergarten through 12th grade. Her community service affiliations also include Magnolia (GA) Chapter of Links, Inc., and Nu Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
Donna and her husband, Army Major (Ret) Bennet W. Reid, Jr., are the parents of three daughters.
Director, Communications & Outreach,Teachers Retirement System of Georgia
Winston Buckley is the Director of Communications & Outreach at Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRSGA) with over fifteen years of service and has had previous experience in retail and investment banking. He is currently under the leadership of Dr. Jason L. Branch, Executive Director of TRSGA and the system’s 10 board members.
Winston specializes in outreach management, public speaking, marketing, on-demand content creation, social media, and podcast productions for TRS’s 550,000 active & retired members. Prior to his current role as a director, his career at TRSGA began as an Outreach Retirement Planner and later transitioned to Outreach Manager. Having a heart for financial literacy, he has created several offerings such as video-based counseling sessions, live streaming workshops, and new member and mid-career events, reaching thousands of members to help them successfully prepare for retirement.
He graduated from Georgia State University with a bachelor’s degree in economics, lives in Metro Atlanta, but hails from New Orleans, LA. He loves a good bowl of ice cream but also can be found dancing or exercising with his wife and daughter.
Principal at Circa Capital LLC
Steve has spent his career working with families and individuals to manage the risk and returns of their investments. Steve has a BS in Math/Computer Science from Providence College, a BS in Industrial Engineering from Columbia University and an MS in Finance from Carroll School of Management at Boston College. He holds the CFA designation, and he is a member of CFA Society Atlanta.
As he moved through his career, it became clear that he could do more to improve the ATL community. While President of CFA Atlanta, he helped to found ASFIP Foundation to spread our financial knowledge and to help young adults in the community. Now we are moving our community forward!
Private Wealth Manager at Creative Planning
Kristin serves as a Private Wealth Manager, working directly with her clients to create and maintain a customized financial plan addressing all aspects of a healthy financial life including investments, tax planning, risk management, retirement, employee benefits and estate planning.
Kristin brings to her clients more than 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to joining Creative Planning, she worked for an independent investment advisory firm as a Senior Wealth Advisor. Kristin has spent her entire career in the financial services industry and has developed an in-depth knowledge of providing clients with comprehensive wealth management services.
Kristin earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and Finance from Florida State University where she graduated with honors. Kristin is also a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional as designated by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards.
Kristin is passionate about providing financial education to her community. As a former Director of Community Outreach and Pro Bono Planning for the Georgia chapter of the Financial Planning Association (FPA), Kristin regularly volunteers and helps organize events and finds joy in counseling Metro Atlanta and surrounding communities’ citizens on financial matters. Kristin was recognized for her community efforts in 2020 with the Daily Point of Light Award from the Points of Light organization. In addition, Kristin serves on the board of trustees for the Foundation for Financial Planning.
Kristin is the proud mother of Sophia. In her spare time, Kristin enjoys finding good deals at one of Georgia’s many fine antique malls, taking yoga classes with her husband, Will, and bird watching.