“Sharon Lechter is an entrepreneur, author, philanthropist, educator, international speaker, licensed CPA and mother. Sharon is the co-author of the international best-selling book Rich Dad, Poor Dad and the Rich Dad series of 20 books, which enjoyed being on The New York Times Best Sellers List for over six and a half years with more than than 27 million books sold. In 2008 Sharon was appointed to the first President’s Advisory Council on Financial Literacy. Selectively appointed by President Bush, the Council continued to serve President Obama and advise him on the need for financial literacy education. She is a member of the Business Advisory Council for the Attorney General of the State of Arizona. Sharon also serves on the national board of the Women Presidents’ Organization.

Sharon graduated with Magna Cum Laude honors from Florida State University with a degree in accounting, then joined the ranks of a Big Eight accounting firm. Sharon has held various management positions with computer, insurance, and publishing companies while maintaining her professional credentials as a Wisconsin CPA, and a member of the AICPA. For the last 20 years, she has been an entrepreneur dedicated to financial literacy.”