Rebecca Selkowe J.d., Afc®

Rebecca Selkowe, J.D., AFC®, has a diverse and extensive work experience. Rebecca is currently the Director of Financial Wellness at the Entertainment Community Fund, where they manage a comprehensive financial education curriculum and provides direct support to performing arts professionals through trainings, counseling, and partnerships. Prior to this role, they served as the Manager of the Financial Wellness Program at the same organization, overseeing live workshops and training sessions, representing the fund as a consumer finance expert, and speaking at industry events and panels. Rebecca also worked as a Financial Wellness Counselor at the organization for five years.

In 2013, Rebecca founded rebeccaeve.com | Financial Wellness, where they developed and presented consumer financial education trainings and courses on a contract basis. Rebecca also provided individual counseling on various financial matters and authored a book titled "Dominate Your Debt: A Work & Play Book." During this time, they presented at the Association of Financial Counseling and Planning Education (AFCPE®) Research and Training Symposium.

Rebecca's earlier work experiences include co-founding and managing Gotham City Karaoke, a social, team-based karaoke competition, and working as an Associate Attorney at Edward W. Hayes P.C., where they handled complex civil cases in various industries and represented clients in legal proceedings. Rebecca also served as a Litigation Associate at Baker & McKenzie, focusing on federal employment law cases and receiving recognition for pro bono service. Rebecca's legal career began with a role at the U.S. Court of International Trade and as a Corporate Legal Assistant at Coudert Brothers LLP. In addition, they participated in the Romania Assistance Project at Humana.

Overall, Rebecca Selkowe's work experience showcases their expertise in financial wellness, consumer finance education, and legal matters, particularly in the performing arts and corporate sectors.

Rebecca Selkowe, J.D., AFC®, has a diverse education background that includes a law degree and a bachelor's degree in International Studies, French, and Classical Vocal Performance. Rebecca obtained their Juris Doctor (JD) from Brooklyn Law School, where they studied law from 2005 to 2008. Prior to that, from 1999 to 2003, they attended Middlebury College and earned their Bachelor of Arts (BA). Their BA included a multidisciplinary approach, emphasizing International Studies, French, and Classical Vocal Performance. Additionally, they enrolled in Sciences Po in France in 2001, where they focused on International Relations and European Union Politics. Rebecca also attended the Schola Cantorum de Paris in 2001, specializing in Classical Vocal Technique and Performance. Finally, they completed coursework in Classical Vocal Performance at the Brooklyn-Queens Conservatory of Music.

In addition to their formal education, they hold several certifications. Rebecca is an Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC) from the AFCPE® (Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education®). Rebecca is also a Certified Credit Educator awarded by Next Gen Personal Finance. Furthermore, they are an Attorney at Law, having obtained their license without specifying the institution or exact timing.