We’re proud to celebrate Stacey Adams, Financial Education Manager at Founders Federal Credit Union, as one of York County’s 2025 Ones to Watch honorees.

With more than a decade at Founders, Stacey has dedicated her career to making financial education more than just a resource—it’s a movement. Through her leadership, programs like Mad City Money have expanded into public, private, charter, and homeschool classrooms, giving students from all educational backgrounds the tools to make smart financial choices early in life.

But Stacey’s impact doesn’t stop in the classroom.

She works hand-in-hand with nonprofits, shelters, and resource centers across York County, helping individuals and families navigate the journey from instability to independence. One of her most rewarding moments came from helping a woman named Maria transition from homelessness to homeownership—a story that perfectly illustrates Stacey’s compassion, persistence, and belief that everyone deserves a path to financial freedom.

In 2024 alone, Stacey helped Founders reach more than 10,900 individuals across the Carolinas through financial literacy programming—including 3,000 in York County.

In addition to her day job, Stacey is an active leader in several professional and civic groups. She helped launch the Certified Credit Union League Financial Wellness Network for the state, giving others in her field a platform to collaborate and grow. Locally, she serves with United Way Women United, the Progressive Association of Chester County Communities (as Treasurer), and Harmony Baptist Church.

Whether she’s leading a budgeting class, mentoring a new homeowner, or writing her church’s first employee handbook, Stacey brings her whole heart to the mission of financial empowerment. Her work proves that financial education isn’t just about numbers—it’s about changing lives.

Stacey Adams is an inspiring leader, community champion, and truly One to Watch.