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Celyna is a detail-oriented operations and administrative professional with experience in office management, event coordination, executive support, and nonprofit program operations.

She has streamlined internal systems and supported cross-functional teams to keep organizations running smoothly. Celyna is passionate about building efficient, people-centered processes and is excited to continue growing her skills and impact in the operations space.

When she is not working she enjoys attending concerts, practicing hot yoga, and trying new restaurants.

Raised in San Diego and Brooklyn, Jonah has a background in project management and history. He currently provides executive scheduling and stakeholder engagement support to senior leadership at a nonpartisan health policy think tank in Washington, DC.

As a member of the Treasury Historical Association’s Board of Directors, Jonah builds on that experience managing the organization’s scholarly programs and providing strategic guidance to Board officers on aligning those programs with development and Financial Civics® mission. Jonah also serves in a leadership role with the Washington Numismatic Society, the oldest civic organization dedicated to coin collecting in the DMV region.

He has written on current affairs and historical topics for outlets including The Washington Post, The Conversation, and The Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography. He is also writing his first book, which stems from his doctoral research and draws lessons from the history of money in America for policymakers and the public.

Jonah is a lifelong numismatist and enjoys cooking, reading, exploring state and national parks, visiting museums, and spending time with his husband and dog.

Erin is originally from North Carolina and holds a BS in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. After graduating, she moved to Washington, DC, where she has built a diverse and dynamic career. Over the years, Erin has honed her expertise across various fields, including the restaurant industry, event planning, legal and administrative support, executive assistance, and data management.

With a deep appreciation for organization, efficiency, and adaptability, Erin has thrived in roles that require both creativity and precision. Outside of her professional life, she has a passion for cooking, reading, music, and exploring new destinations—constantly seeking inspiration from both home and abroad.

Emily attended Dominican University of California where she earned a BA in Multimedia Journalism and an MBA. With a background in project management, marketing. and administration, she’s worked in multiple industries, ranging from education to healthcare.

Swati Bhandari is currently pursuing a Master’s of Business Administration and a Certificate in Financial Management at George Washington University (GWU).

Prior to starting her MBA at GWU, Swati graduated cum laude from the University of San Francisco with a Bachelor’s in International Business and a minor in Legal Studies. Having always been a West coast girl, Swati decided to pack up her entire life in Los Angeles and make her move to the East coast in order to pursue her Master’s degree in person.

She is fluent in Hindi and Punjabi and conversational in Spanish and Korean. In her free time, she enjoys exploring all that DC has to offer, keeping up with prestige TV and checking things off her 30 Things Under 30 List with items that include learning how to play tennis and perfecting the French 75 at home.

Raised in San Diego and Brooklyn, Jonah is a historian of capitalism and American political economy. He received his Ph.D. from American University in May 2024. His dissertation, “Bank and State: Money, Law, and Moral Economy in the United States, 1775-1896,” explores everyday people and civil servants’ legal and moral struggles to make money and banks meet their needs and serve their best interests in a capitalist democracy.

He has written on historical topics and current affairs for outlets including The Washington Post, The Conversation, The Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography, and Commonplace: The Journal of Early American Life. He is currently working on his first book, which stems from his doctoral research and draws lessons from that history for monetary policymaking and democracy today.