Kristin Schell, Chief Program Officer of Working Credit, presents this Cook County Business Series workshop covering the history of the credit system, the three rules to credit building, scams you need to watch out for, and how a strong score can help you lower expenses and achieve your financial goals. Learn how building credit builds financial freedom and so much more! Working Credit is a national non-profit organization committed to interrupting structural racism by helping individuals build financial health through strong credit scores. 

Featured Speaker 

Kristin Schell, Chief Program Officer, Working Credit. With over a decade of experience helping individuals, families, and organizations to understand credit building as asset building, Kristin keeps our programs up-to-date and running smoothly. Previously, she worked at Justine PETERSEN, a CDFI and microlender in St. Louis, where she ran a national secured credit card and small dollar loan program.