Olga Camargo Expands Leadership at Prosperity Rise Mindset

Renowned financial educator takes on expanded role as CEO & Chief of Financial Empowerment at Chicago-based firm

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Prosperity Rise Mindset, a Chicago-based financial leadership education firm, has announced that Olga Camargo, AIF®, a nationally renowned financial leadership educator, is stepping into an expanded role as CEO & Chief of Financial Empowerment. Camargo brings over 25 years of experience in the financial industry, including C-suite and board-level advisory work, executive leadership, and fintech founder experience.

Why it matters

Camargo's expanded role at Prosperity Rise Mindset allows her to deepen her focus on helping organizations treat financial education and retirement plan literacy as strategic levers for long-term workforce stability and resilience, at a time when financial stress is one of the biggest threats to workforce well-being and performance.

The details

In her new role, Camargo will design and deliver bilingual (English and Spanish) financial education programs for corporations, universities, healthcare systems, government agencies, and nonprofits. Her programs aim to break down budgeting fundamentals, help individuals and families set actionable savings goals, and demystify workplace retirement accounts. Camargo's educational influence also extends beyond live sessions through her published bilingual book and digital tools.

  • Camargo is stepping into her expanded role at Prosperity Rise Mindset in March 2026.

The players

Olga Camargo

A nationally renowned financial leadership educator with over 25 years of experience in the financial industry, including C-suite and board-level advisory work, executive leadership, and fintech founder experience. She is taking on an expanded role as CEO & Chief of Financial Empowerment at Prosperity Rise Mindset.

Prosperity Rise Mindset

A Chicago-based financial leadership education firm dedicated to helping organizations, leaders, and communities build financially confident, resilient futures.

Patricia Mota

The CEO of the Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE), an organization that has worked with Camargo and praised her deep commitment to culturally relevant financial education.

Liesl Downey

The executive director of the Northeastern Illinois University Foundation, where Camargo has served as the President of the Foundation Board.

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What they’re saying

“At a time when financial stress is one of the biggest threats to workforce well-being and performance, organizations need leaders who can translate complex financial topics into clear, culturally relevant education.”

— Olga Camargo, CEO & Chief of Financial Empowerment, Prosperity Rise Mindset

“Olga has been a powerful force for economic mobility and opportunity for the professionals and communities we serve. Her deep commitment to culturally relevant financial education, combined with her lived experience and leadership, has helped thousands of our members move from financial uncertainty to clarity and action.”

— Patricia Mota, CEO, Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE)

“Olga brings an invaluable perspective to Northeastern Illinois University as President of our Foundation Board. She understands that a college education and financial knowledge must go hand in hand for students to truly thrive.”

— Liesl Downey, Executive Director, Northeastern Illinois University Foundation

What’s next

Camargo will continue to design and deliver bilingual financial education programs through Prosperity Rise Mindset, with a focus on helping organizations integrate financial empowerment and retirement plan literacy into their workforce and community strategies.

The takeaway

Olga Camargo's expanded leadership role at Prosperity Rise Mindset underscores the growing importance of financial education and literacy as strategic priorities for organizations looking to build financially confident, resilient workforces and communities.