Information is one of the most powerful tools the Treasurer's Office can provide to Illinois families and individuals. As Treasurer, Robin will continue to expand access to financial literacy programs as a way to empower Illinois families, and help prevent them from making bad financial decisions. In addition, Robin will work to expand financial literacy programs to our schools so young people have a better understanding of money and finances, the power of saving and investing, the importance of good credit, and the convenience and pitfalls of credit cards. Robin believes that early education on these topics is invaluable.

Record of Accomplishment

As chief of staff, Robin has been an active and strong advocate for improving financial literacy across the state. She has traveled to communities all over Illinois helping to empower people, especially seniors, women, and teenagers, to better manage their finances and take greater ownership of their economic future.

She has taken the lead in promoting and managing the Smart Women, Smart Money (SWSM) program for the state Treasurer's Office. This program that has helped train thousands of women on how to better manage their finances, invest in their futures, and gain confidence in their economic management abilities.

Robin is also responsible for the creation of the Smart Teen, Smart Money (STSM) program. This program was designed to give high school seniors the resources and information they need to avoid getting into financial trouble later in life.