Barbara VanderWerf
Barbara VanderWerf
Financial Counselor
Expertise:
Financial Literacy
Available for in-person lectures in:
South FL
Available via Zoom?
Yes
To book Barbara, e-mail:
dan@hudakonhollywood.com
Barbara VanderWerf is an Assistant Professor of Business at Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, and currently teaches management, leadership and ethics, and financial literacy. Barbara also specializes in online course development. She holds both a Master of Business Administration degree and a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Management from Palm Beach Atlantic University.
Barbara is also the Director of the Center for Financial Literacy at Palm Beach Atlantic University and owns Hope Financial Counseling, a private financial coaching and counseling firm. One of her passions is helping others understand personal finance and practical money management to live a financial freedom life.
Outside of her work, she facilitates financial literacy groups at her church, enjoys time with her grandchildren, and loves to walk her rescue dog, Abbey.
Lectures include:
Golden Years and Golden Strategies: Financial Tips for Seniors
Staying Safe From Scams: Trust Your Gut And Slow Things Down
Join financial counselor and founder of Hope Financial Counseling, Barbara VanderWerf, for an engaging and practical session on how seniors can protect themselves from scams. In this talk, you’ll learn how to recognize common fraud tactics targeting older adults—such as phone, email, and in-person scams—and discover simple strategies to stay safe. Barbara will emphasize the importance of trusting your instincts and slowing things down before responding to suspicious requests. With real-life examples and easy-to-follow advice, this presentation empowers you to make confident, informed decisions and avoid becoming a victim of fraud.
Are you ready to bring Hudak On Hollywood to your community?
Please e-mail dan@hudakonhollywood.com for additional information. We look forward to hearing from you!