About the FSW Collaborative
Hailing from coast to coast, we faced the common struggle of translating our Financial Social Work expertise into impactful practices for our clients. United by our love for Financial Social Work and a shared hunger for connection, we found ourselves searching for camaraderie after obtaining our certifications. With a shared vision, we set out to create a safe haven for professionals like ourselves – a place where networking wasn't just a formality but a genuine exchange of ideas, where education wasn't a solitary pursuit but a collaborative endeavor, and where resources and support were the cornerstones of empowerment. As a result, the Financial Social Work Collaborative emerged. Join us in our mission to empower and promote the Financial Social Work profession through community, support and education.
Our mission is to empower and promote the Financial Social Work profession through community, support and education.
Our Four Pillars
Education
Learning opportunities which focus on the skills necessary to be an effective and efficient Financial Social Worker.
Networking
Opportunities to connect and interact with other Certified Financial Social Workers to share ideas and discuss industry trends.
Resources
Providing connections to referral sources, job opportunities and best practices.
Support
A safe space for peer consultations, guidance through the professional journey and promotion of the Financial Social Work profession.
EDUCATION
Learning opportunities which focus on the skills necessary to be an effective and efficient Financial Social Worker.
NETWORKING
Opportunities to connect and interact with other Certified Financial Social Workers to share ideas and discuss industry trends.
RESOURCES
Providing connections to referral sources, job opportunities and best practices.
SUPPORT
A safe space for peer consultations, guidance through the professional journey & promotion of the FSW profession.
Meet the Founders
L.B. Brown, LICSW, CFSW, PMH-C
Chief Executive Officer
L.B. Brown is the Founder of Happy Moms, LLC, a health and wellness business that is on a mission to provide access to maternal mental health and wellness services through community, education, products, and advocacy. She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Certified Financial Social Worker and Certified in Perinatal Mental Health, practicing in Alabama. L.B.'s specialization is with postpartum individuals, but she also feels as if she has a great responsibility to give back to the social work profession through education and empowerment, utilizing financial social work.
Shay McMillan, LISW-CP, CFSW
Chief Operating Officer
Shay McMillan is a Licensed Independent Social Worker based out of the state of Georgia. She obtained her Bachelor of Social Work in 2012 and Master of Social Work in 2014. In 2019, she became certified as a Financial Social Worker. Shay enjoys helping others and has dedicated her career to helping improve the mental, social, emotional and financial health of her clients. She runs a social media business (known as Shay Budgets on YouTube and Instagram) where you can find her coaching and educating viewers on how to utilize effective money management and organizational skills.
Clare Dubé, CFSW
Chief Financial Officer
Clare Dubé is a Financial Therapist, Certified Financial Social Work Coach, and Financial Education Instructor based in South Carolina. Her work focuses on teaching financial self care to social workers, caregivers, and other helping professionals. Clare facilitates conversations around money thoughts, beliefs, and emotions through her SMARTchats® process (Saving Money And Relationships Together). These conversations are the key to addressing financial stress, shame, and anxiety, as well as creating healthy financial behaviors.
Tyana Ingram, LCSW, CFSW, CFEI
Chief Program Officer
Tyana Ingram is the Founder of Financial Healing Circles, a financial wellness business that empowers underserved communities to heal their money wounds and achieve financial peace of mind. Her mission is to disrupt the cycle of money trauma utilizing the Financial Social Work framework combined with a mind-body-soul approach to deliver financial wellness services. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Financial Social Worker, and Financial Education Instructor based out of California and has dedicated her career to equipping people with the tools they need to live their best lives.