MANAGING YOUR CREDIT AND DEBT

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Sara M. Lorenzen, M.Ed.

Outreach Specialist

Oklahoma Money Matters

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Sara Lorenzen is an Outreach Specialist for the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education’s financial literacy initiative, Oklahoma Money Matters, and student loan repayment initiative, Ready Set Repay.

Sara came to OSHRE in 2019 from the nonprofit sector with more than 15 years of experience in public

relations, communications and community outreach with a passion for financial literacy and helping

underserved populations.  She earned a bachelor of arts in public relations and master of education in

adult education - training from the University of Central Oklahoma. Sara currently serves on the board of

directors for New Leaders Council – Oklahoma Chapter and Leaders Impacting the Nonprofit Community

of Oklahoma (LINCOK).

Workshop Synopsis: When used responsibly, credit can be a beneficial tool. Many people can’t buy a car, home or other big-ticket item without using credit. But do you know how to use credit wisely? Join us as we discuss consumer credit, including building and maintaining a credit history, managing your credit successfully, understanding credit reports and credit scores, and much more.