AWM Media Masterclasses are expert-led sessions on essential industry topics. The next Masterclass session on “The Importance of Financial Literacy and Investing on the Journey to Financial Health” is available below as well as on our YouTube Channel. This session will be available publicly through February 2, 2026, and then it will available only to members through the Knowledge Center. Please email info@allwomeninmedia.org with questions.
The Importance of Financial Literacy and Investing on the Journey to Financial Health
Hypatia Capital presents the Hypatia Investathon, a step-by-step financial and investment literacy program designed to help you take control of your money and build long-term wealth with confidence. This program focuses on practical, actionable strategies: how to create a budget you can stick to, build a strong emergency fund, tackle debt, and start investing for your future. It walks you through essential concepts like compounding, diversification, and using ETFs in tax-advantaged accounts like a Roth IRA, and shows you how to align your investments with your values. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to level up your financial game, the Hypatia Investathon is about building healthy money habits that put you on a clear path to financial freedom.
Patricia Lizarraga is the founder and Chief Investment Officer of the Hypatia Women CEO Index & ETF, investing in American public companies with women CEOs for performance and impact.
She has over 30 years of Wall Street experience, at firms including Allen & Co, Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, and Citi, and has been focused on investing in women since 2007.
Ms. Lizarraga Chairs the Audit Committee for Credicorp, Ltd. and Banco de Credito del Peru, the largest financial conglomerate and universal bank in Peru, respectively.
She is a Trustee of the Museum of Art of Lima. Ms. Lizarraga earned an MBA from the Harvard Business School and a B.A. from Yale University.
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AWM Media Masterclasses provide educational information to members on topics related to the media industry and the advancement of women. If you have a suggestion for a topic of speaker, please email info@allwomeninmedia.org.
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