American Heart Association's STEM Goes Red Mentorship Initiative Leading young women to rewarding careers
Irvine, California, February 13, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Women finance leaders at Loan Depot Inc. (“LDI” or the “Company”) (NYSE:LDI) begin mentoring Anaheim Union School District high school students through the American Heart Association (AHA) . ) STEM Goes Red Initiative. This initiative was established to encourage young women to follow their passions and incorporate STEM into their career paths by inspiring female influencers who can share their career experiences and insights.
Loan Depot's Jennifer Edwards, senior vice president of accounting systems, Lisbeth Bastos, director of operational accounting, and Melissa Zavala, senior accounting manager, attended the AHA's Orange County STEM Goes Red Mentorship at California State University, Fullerton. She began her mentorship by leading a discussion with 200 female students at the event. They discussed financial literacy, including the importance of finance and accounting in daily life and how to apply it throughout your career at loanDepot. Finance leaders continue to work with students throughout the year, teaching them more about financial services and accounting while instilling values of respect and responsibility, guiding informed decision-making, and providing ongoing academic support. Helps facilitate professional networking opportunities.
“The American Heart Association's work supporting these young women and helping them reach their full potential can be life-changing, and we are proud of their efforts to bring more diversity to STEM fields. We are proud to participate,” said Melanie Graper, Chief Human Resources Officer at Loan Depot. . “Jennifer, Lisbeth and Melissa embody the spirit of Team Lawn Depot and we are so inspired by how they have come together to dedicate their time and talents to inspire the next generation of women.”
“I see so much of myself in these young women and have a deep sense of helping guide them into their futures, giving them something to aspire to,” said Bastos, a graduate of the Anaheim Union School District. I feel a responsibility. I'm a first-generation American, the youngest of six children, and the first in my family to pursue higher education. I know where my students are coming from because I've been there too. .We want to show them all that they can achieve great things in life. “We want to show them all that accounting and finance is more than just numbers, they are tools to unlock opportunities and shape a better future. I’m here to show them that it’s the key.”
Women, especially women of color, are underrepresented in the STEM workforce.Out of 100 female students studying for a bachelor's degree, she is one of only three to have a STEM job 10 years after graduation1. Through STEM Goes Red, AHA is making exciting careers in science, technology, engineering, and math possible and engaging more women in the fields.
About loan depot
Loan Depot (NYSE: LDI; NMLS # 174457) is an equity home lender and digital commerce company committed to serving customers throughout their homeownership journey. Since its founding in 2010, loanDepot has revolutionized the mortgage industry with a digital-first approach, making buying or refinancing a home easier, faster and more stress-free. Today, LoanDepot, one of the nation's largest nonbank consumer mortgage lenders, helps customers realize the American dream of homeownership through a wide range of lending and real estate services that simplify one of life's most complex transactions. I'm doing it. Headquartered in Southern California with offices nationwide, Loan Depot is committed to serving the communities where our team lives and works through a variety of local, regional and national philanthropic efforts.
1Anthony Carnevale, Nicole Smith, Michelle Melton. stem.Georgetown University: Center on Education and the Workforce, Retrieved from http://cew.georgetown.edu/stem/
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