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build secure financial futures ,” said Beatriz Acevedo , Co-Founder and CEO , SUMA Wealth .
“ By addressing the unique challenges faced by the Latino community , we are not only bridging gaps in financial literacy but also providing access to critical STEAM resources to help students thrive academically and professionally .”
About SUMA Wealth
SUMA Wealth is the leading wealth technology company devoted to increasing prosperity , for young US Latinos and their families .
SUMA ’ s innovative approach deploys technology to build financial tools that are engaging , culturally relevant and useful to its community .
SUMA also creates personalized user-centric content and brand-based experiences intended to ‘ inspire , inform and support ’ their consumers to build wealth and control their financial future .
HSIs are colleges or universities in the US that have a student population where at least 25 % of full-time undergraduate students identify as Latino .
HSIs have a profound reach and impact , with more than 500 HSIs across the US serving nearly 5 million Latino students . These institutions are vital in shaping the academic , financial and social mobility of Latino students , many of whom are the first in their families to earn a college degree and become professionals in STEAM careers .
However , many students face significant barriers to financial literacy and remain underrepresented in educational pathways that lead to careers in STEM and tech industries , limiting their full potential .
The partnership between SUMA Wealth , CSUN ’ s Global HSI Equity Innovation Hub and Apple , aims to bridge those gaps by delivering bilingual , culturally relevant programs that directly address the needs of these students and inspirethem to become the creators and innovators of the future .
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