Chira Timmerman Inga

About

Chira Timmerman Inga, originally from the Republic of Moldova, settled in the United States during high school as an exchange student, developing an impressive career in finance and education. She is an assistant professor at the University of North Florida (UNF), where she teaches accounting and finance, holding a Ph.D. in Finance from Florida Atlantic University. She previously taught at universities such as Oregon State University and California State University Northridge, where she was recognized for her exceptional mentoring qualities, being considered one of the best professors in the field by students. Her academic achievements include over 10 articles published in prestigious journals such as Review of Behavioral Finance, Journal of Behavioral Finance, and Financial Planning Review, addressing topics such as the well-being of university professors, linguistic complexity in financial analysis, or the adoption of digital currencies by central banks. She is the author of the book "Mastering Money," aimed at students and young people to simplify complex financial concepts, and an academic editor at the Journal of Financial Planning. She also founded Attainable Wealth in 2016, a financial consulting firm dedicated to university professors, promoting personalized planning to achieve financial dreams. Inga Timmerman's personal life is marked by a balance between her academic and practical career, being a mother of two young children, which motivates her to organize her day in 30-minute intervals for maximum efficiency. As a woman in the male-dominated financial services industry, she serves as a role model for students and clients, especially divorced women, emphasizing the importance of diversity and offering practical advice for internships, networking, and conferences. Her philosophy combines financial education with preparation for success, helping people control their finances and build a fulfilling life.