Our People
Meet the Team
The Financial Education Alliance is built on the strength of its people — seasoned professionals, community leaders, and dedicated advocates united by a single mission: to make financial empowerment accessible to everyone.
Leadership
Executive Leadership
Our executive team brings decades of distinguished experience across finance, accounting, and community service — providing the strategic vision and principled leadership that guides everything we do.
Dr. Hugo Guerra
Chairman of the Board
Adult Education, Indigenous Community Development & International Leadership
Dr. Hugo Guerra holds a PhD in Education and is the founder of the NGO Belize Indigenous Alliance for Collective Resilience. Currently serving as Social Service Administrator for the Pascua Yaqui Tribe, Dr. Guerra has devoted his career to community empowerment and sustainable development for indigenous peoples internationally. As an Administrative Program Analyst, he brings deep expertise in organizational management and program evaluation to every initiative he leads. His vision is rooted in advancing the people of Belize — and indigenous communities worldwide — economically, socially, and culturally. As Chairman of the Board of the Financial Education Alliance, Dr. Guerra provides the strategic oversight and principled governance that align the organization's mission with lasting, generational impact.
Katrina Allen
Board Member
Executive Leadership, Engineering & Strategic Marketing
Katrina Allen brings a remarkable breadth of executive leadership, technical expertise, and entrepreneurial vision to the Financial Education Alliance Board. A former executive at Exelon, she built her career leading large-scale engineering, construction, and project management initiatives while navigating complex international markets. As an innovative entrepreneur and accomplished lobbyist, Katrina has partnered on diverse global projects and developed a reputation for building strategic relationships grounded in honesty, integrity, and transparency. Her ability to unite technical rigor with visionary marketing strategy makes her an invaluable voice in shaping the Alliance's growth and long-term direction.
Sevetta Kidd
Board Member & Licensed Insurance Professional
Insurance, Funeral Services & Financial Literacy Advocacy
Sevetta Kidd is a accomplished entrepreneur, licensed insurance professional, and proud graduate of Southern Illinois University Carbondale. As the CEO of Grace Funeral Home, she leads an organization built on the values of dignity, compassion, and service — bringing that same spirit of care to every community she touches. A firm advocate for financial literacy, Sevetta believes that informed financial decisions are the foundation of lasting security and generational well-being. She serves her community with unwavering care and compassion, bridging the worlds of insurance, end-of-life planning, and financial education in a way that is both deeply personal and profoundly impactful. Her presence on the Financial Education Alliance Board reflects a shared commitment to empowering individuals and families with the knowledge they need to thrive.
Our Specialists
Our Specialists
A dedicated team of licensed professionals, community advocates, and industry veterans committed to delivering exceptional financial guidance to every client we serve.
Constance Hicks
General Agent
Federal Payroll Deduction Marketing
Constance Hicks is a distinguished General Agent with four years of specialized experience in federal payroll deduction marketing. A proud United States veteran, she brings the discipline, integrity, and commitment forged through military service to every client relationship. Constance holds a deep conviction that financial education is the cornerstone of lasting independence, and she channels that belief into her work helping federal employees and government workers access the protection and benefits they have earned. Beyond her role with the Alliance, she is a driven entrepreneur with multiple successful business ventures — a testament to her vision and relentless work ethic.
Pastor Calvin Williams
Community Ambassador
Financial Literacy & Community Outreach
Pastor Calvin Williams is a respected community leader, entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for financial empowerment. As the founder and leader of the Black Nights youth group, he dedicates himself to mentoring the next generation — instilling values of purpose, accountability, and financial awareness in young people across the community. In his role as a Financial Education Alliance Ambassador, Pastor Williams serves as a vital bridge between our mission and the communities that stand to benefit most, carrying the message of financial literacy with authenticity, compassion, and unwavering commitment.
Derek Sims
General Agent
Medicare, Health & Life Insurance
Derek Sims is a seasoned General Agent and benefits consultant with more than a decade of experience in the life, health, and Medicare insurance space. Licensed across multiple states, Derek brings a broad and sophisticated perspective to the complex landscape of insurance planning — ensuring that clients receive guidance that is both comprehensive and precisely tailored to their circumstances. His reputation for expertise, transparency, and genuine client advocacy has made him a trusted resource for individuals and families navigating some of the most consequential financial decisions of their lives.
Jonathan Cheeks
Division Manager, AFLAC | Supplemental Benefits Specialist
Supplemental Benefits & Health Insurance
Jonathan Cheeks is a distinguished supplemental benefits specialist and Division Manager for AFLAC, bringing over twenty years of industry experience to his work with the Financial Education Alliance. Licensed since 2005, Jonathan has built a career defined by strategic thinking, entrepreneurial excellence, and an unwavering commitment to protecting what matters most for his clients. As a licensed broker, he oversees the organization's health insurance portfolio while delivering customized supplemental benefits solutions that provide individuals and businesses with a critical financial safety net.
Pierre Jones
IUL Specialist & CEO, Main Street Financial
Indexed Universal Life & Investment Strategies
Pierre Jones is the Chief Executive Officer of Main Street Financial, a highly successful insurance brokerage and a distinguished partner of the Financial Education Alliance for over eight years. Holding both securities and insurance licenses, Pierre brings a rare and powerful dual expertise to the intersection of protection and wealth-building. He specializes in Indexed Universal Life insurance and investment strategies — empowering clients to build tax-advantaged wealth that participates in market growth while remaining shielded from downside risk. Pierre's long-standing partnership with the Alliance reflects a shared philosophy: that every individual, regardless of background, deserves access to sophisticated financial strategies that create generational prosperity.
David White
Business Credit & Funding Specialist
Business Credit Repair & Corporate Funding
David White brings a wealth of knowledge accumulated over many years of distinguished service across the financial sector and the insurance industry. Having built deep expertise in both disciplines, David now channels that experience into one of the most critical — and often overlooked — areas of business success: corporate credit health and funding access. He works directly with business owners to repair and establish strong business credit profiles, unlock capital, and position companies for sustainable growth. David's comprehensive background gives him a uniquely holistic perspective, allowing him to address not just the immediate credit challenge, but the broader financial strategy that supports long-term business prosperity.
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