Virtual Piggy, a provider of safe online youth purchasing solutions, has appointed Stedman Graham to its Board of Advisors (view press release). Graham is an entrepreneur, leadership speaker and New York Times bestselling author. He serves as the CEO of S.Graham Associates, an education company that deals with identity development and youth leadership. Graham, a member of the Economic Club of Chicago and of the National Board of Junior Achievement, received the Covey Humanitarian Service Award, the National Urban League Community Service Award and founded the Leadership Institute of Chicago.
“A key part of a child’s identity development comes from gaining confidence and learning how to become an independent, productive part of their community and society. Financially literacy and responsibility are an important part of that development,” explains Graham. “Virtual Piggy helps children securely explore and experience managing their own finances online, where they spend so much of their time. I am excited to advise such an innovative company.”
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