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About The Founder

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Claressa Lesley, MBA is a Financial Educator and the Director of Financial 411 Academy LLC, which is a company that fosters interactive financial literacy education among youth and young adults. The foundation of the organization is based on Proverbs 22:6, “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart," by educating financial basics to the youth to be proactive against future financial mistakes.

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Before becoming a youth financial educator, Claressa spent several years as an Accountant and Business Developer for companies in the U.S. and abroad. She has also graduated Debt-Free throughout her college matriculation of undergraduate and graduate school. After a successful career, Claressa now helps youth and families as she orchestrates as a catalyst for financial freedom using interactive and engaging strategies.

 

Ms. Lesley is a native of Queens, New York and is a graduate of Clark Atlanta University earning a B.A in Accounting & MBA in Finance. In addition, Claressa also has a passion for traveling the world.

 

 

Ms. Lesley is available for workshops, seminars, speaking engagements, as well as one-on-one sessions. Follow us on social media on Facebook and Instagram @Financial411Academy

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