Senior Researcher, Chapin HallUniversity of Chicago lgjertson@chapinhall.org Areas of Research Interest: Gjertson conducts applied research that aims to promote family economic security and improve outcomes for youth touched by the child welfare and juvenile justice systems. More Information Previous Return to Fellows Next
Leah Gjertson
MyBudgetCoach Pilot Study: Final Report and Summary Brief
This pilot study explores the delivery and effectiveness of MyBudgetCoach (MyBC), a financial coaching program designed to help low- and moderate-income adults develop budgeting skills, set financial goals, and work towards those goals. This study compares two modes of program delivery: in-person coaching and fully remote coaching. By testing financial coaching in these two contexts, … Continue reading MyBudgetCoach Pilot Study: Final Report and Summary Brief
Webinar: Financial Inclusion – A National League of Cities Scan of Local Efforts
Date: November 17, 2015 Description: A webinar was held to present findings from the City Scan of Local Financial Inclusion Efforts, conducted by the National League of Cities (NLC). Seeking to explore the various ways that city leaders are promoting financial inclusion, the NLC Institute for Youth, Education, and Families developed the City Scan of Local Financial … Continue reading Webinar: Financial Inclusion – A National League of Cities Scan of Local Efforts
University of Wisconsin-Madison Center for Financial Security 