Basirat Folami

About Basirat Folami

Hi - I\'m Basirat (pronounced bah-see-rah)I am an empathetic listener, a diplomatic communicator, and have strong relational and data analysis skills. As a multilingual professional with experience both locally and internationally as well as in corporate, higher education, international development, and non-profit settings I have a variety of experiences to pull from and contribute to a team and an organization. I am on LinkedIn looking for new professional connections and opportunities and look forward to connecting with you.

Experience

1. Financial Coaching Manager

   Compass Working Capital

   Oct 2023 — Present

   Compass Working Capital is working to end asset poverty for families with low incomes and narrow the racial and gender wealth divides. Our mission is to partner with families with low incomes to build assets as a pathway out of poverty. We focus on reaching families led by Black and/or Latinx women. To achieve our mission, we operate client-centered savings and financial coaching programs, deliver training and technical assistance to other practitioners, and shape policy solutions that dismantle barriers to asset building.

Education

• Bryant University

  Bachelors of Science in Business Administration, Accounting Major; Psychology Minor

  2011 — 2013

• Bryant University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Global Supply Chain Management

  2013 — 2014

• Hofstra University

  Bachelor of Business Administration

  2009 — 2011

• University of Westminster

  Study Abroad Experience

  2012 — 2012