MakingChange, Mike Couch visits.

A nonprofit organization, MakingChange has been helping people create their own financial success stories through educational programs that are user friendly and meaningful. They work with the best financial and educational institutions to assemble content around a wide array of money topics that touch the lives of people of all ages and income levels.

Founded by former Howard Community College President Dwight Burrill and his daughter, Michelle Glassburn, MakingChange began with credit counseling programs and services. In November of 2001, they changed their focus to developing and delivering financial wellness programs.

Today, MakingChange offers Group Seminars, Personal Financial Coaching, Online Courses, Free Tax Preparation, and financial skills programs for middle, high school and college students. Their clients are human service organizations, government agencies and area businesses that want to advance the financial skills of their clients and employees.

Mike Couch is the Executive Director of MakingChange, a nonprofit organization that empowers individuals and families to achieve financial stability. He joined MakingChange in 2012 after working with two local comprehensive wealth management firms as a Certified Financial Planner™.  His previous experience included corporate finance positions with General Electric and America Online.  Mike earned his undergraduate degree in Finance from the University of Massachusetts – Amherst and completed the MBA Fellows program at Loyola University Maryland in Baltimore. He is also a graduate of the Leadership Howard County Premier Class of 2014. He currently serves as the Chair of Howard County’s Board to Promote Self-Sufficiency and is a member of various local Boards including the Association of Community Services and the HCPSS Academy of Finance Advisory Board.

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