Kiana Drummond
College of Family and Consumer Sciences
Graduate Teaching & Research Assistant
Kiana Drummond is a former GA Realtor, Small Business Develepment Advisor, and current PhD student in Financial Planning.
Charles Schwab Financial Planning Center
407 Sanford Dr.
Athens, GA 30602
Education
| Degree | Field of Study | Institution | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.B.A. | Finance | Georgia Southern University | 2019 |
| M.B.A. | Business Administration | Mercer University | 2020 |
Research
Kiana Drummond is a PhD student in Financial Planning whose research interests include intergenerational wealth management, financial socialization, and improving planner-client relationships through innovative tools and techniques.
Teaching
FHCE 3200E - Intro to Personal Finance (Summer 2025)
Prior Professional Positions
| Organization | Title | Years of Service |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Real Estate Commission | Realtor | 1 |
Outreach
Financial Coaching/Planning at the Love and Money Center (Spring 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025)
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance - VITA (Spring 2024)
Financial Planning Academy (Summer 2023,Summer 2024, Summer 2025)
FACS Committee for Inclusive Excellence (2024-2025)
Advisory Committee
Dr. Kimberly Watkins (Major Professor), Dr. Michael Thomas, and Dr. Kristy Pederson-Archuleta
Areas of Expertise
- Intergenerational Wealth Management and Transfers
- Financial Socialization
- Improving Planner-Client Relationships