Jamie Lynn Byram

Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics

Byram is committed to improving lives through better financial planning

Major

Ph.D., Financial Planning

Hometown

Fort Payne, Ala.

Activities/Honors

The Graduate School Dean’s Award - Social Sciences, Future Faculty Fellows Program, Thomas E. Cochran Emerging Leader Award, Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award, Excellence in Teaching Award Nominee, President - Graduate Student Organization in the College of Family and Consumer Sciences, Blue Key National Honor Society, FACS Student Leadership Advisory Council member

Why I chose my major

I chose financial planning because I enjoy helping people develop positive and lasting behaviors regarding their financial affairs. By choosing financial planning, I now have tools to help people with budgeting and the development of good savings habits; with restructuring and reducing debt; and enhancing their knowledge of insurance and investments. Financial planning is the perfect major for those interested in people and finance.

What I like most about FACS

I appreciate the encouragement and support I have received from the administration, faculty and staff. Because of their support, I have been able to teach undergraduate courses and publish research, preparing me for a career in higher education.

Post-graduation plans

After graduation, I will continue working with clients through my practice, Peace Within Financial Counseling, LLC. I also hope to secure a teaching position with a university.