Who We Are
Who We Are
Who We Are
At BFF of America, we’re a student-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to delivering practical, high-impact financial literacy education to students across the country. Through our flagship four-week program, BFF Academy, we empower youth with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to make smart money choices.
At BFF of America, we’re a student-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to delivering practical, high-impact financial literacy education to students across the country. Through our flagship four-week program, BFF Academy, we empower youth with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to make smart money choices.
At BFF of America, we’re a student-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to delivering practical, high-impact financial literacy education to students across the country. Through our flagship four-week program, BFF Academy, we empower youth with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to make smart money choices.
How we create a lasting, positive impact
Our Vision
Our Vision
A generation of financially capable students who have the confidence and knowledge to navigate the real world.
A generation of financially capable students who have the confidence and knowledge to navigate the real world.
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our Mission
To equip middle and high schoolers with comprehensive personal finance knowledge through free, accessible, and engaging programs led by peers.
To equip middle and high schoolers with comprehensive personal finance knowledge through free, accessible, and engaging programs led by peers.
Our Approach
Our Approach
Our Approach
BFF Academy - Live, instructor-led lessons over four weeks. Students engage with real-world case studies, hands-on activities, and interactive quizzes to build financial skills for life.
School Visits - We send representatives to schools in marginalized communities to teach personal finance lessons.
BFF Academy - Live, instructor-led lessons over four weeks. Students engage with real-world case studies, hands-on activities, and interactive quizzes to build financial skills for life.
School Visits - We send representatives to schools in marginalized communities to teach personal finance lessons.
Our Goals
Our Goals
▸ Reach 75+ under-resourced schools by the beginning of the next academic year
▸ Develop an asynchronous video course to supplement BFF Academy
▸Secure partnerships with 15+ school districts
▸ Expand our services to 30+ states and 5+ countries
▸ Reach 75+ under-resourced schools by the beginning of the next academic year
▸ Develop an asynchronous video course to supplement BFF Academy
▸Secure partnerships with 15+ school districts
▸ Expand our services to 30+ states and 5+ countries
Our Team
Our Team
Toby Qin
Co-Founder
Toby leads the development of BFF Academy’s educational content, designing the website and co-creating the full curriculum. He brings a strong background in financial literacy education, having been a two-time DECA ICDC Grand Finalist in Personal Financial Literacy, and finishing 2nd in the North Carolina Personal Finance Challenge. Toby is a high school junior and State VP of North Carolina DECA.
Toby Qin
Co-Founder
Toby leads the development of BFF Academy’s educational content, designing the website and co-creating the full curriculum. He brings a strong background in financial literacy education, having been a two-time DECA ICDC Grand Finalist in Personal Financial Literacy, and finishing 2nd in the North Carolina Personal Finance Challenge. Toby is a high school junior and State VP of North Carolina DECA.
Toby Qin
Co-Founder
Toby leads the development of BFF Academy’s educational content, designing the website and co-creating the full curriculum. He brings a strong background in financial literacy education, having been a two-time DECA ICDC Grand Finalist in Personal Financial Literacy, and finishing 2nd in the North Carolina Personal Finance Challenge. Toby is a high school junior and State VP of North Carolina DECA.
Liam Griffin
Co-Founder
Liam leads outreach and engagement for BFF Academy, expanding the program’s reach. He plays a key role in designing the curriculum alongside Toby and brings experience in competitive business education, having placed 7th in Restaurant and Food Service Management at NC DECA States and qualified for DECA ICDC. Liam is a high school junior and Co-President of ECHHS DECA.
Liam Griffin
Co-Founder
Liam leads outreach and engagement for BFF Academy, expanding the program’s reach. He plays a key role in designing the curriculum alongside Toby and brings experience in competitive business education, having placed 7th in Restaurant and Food Service Management at NC DECA States and qualified for DECA ICDC. Liam is a high school junior and Co-President of ECHHS DECA.
Liam Griffin
Co-Founder
Liam leads outreach and engagement for BFF Academy, expanding the program’s reach. He plays a key role in designing the curriculum alongside Toby and brings experience in competitive business education, having placed 7th in Restaurant and Food Service Management at NC DECA States and qualified for DECA ICDC. Liam is a high school junior and Co-President of ECHHS DECA.
