Lindsay J. Mapes
College of Family and Consumer Sciences
Graduate Teaching Assistant | Graduate Financial Advising Assistant
Charles Schwab Financial Planning Center
407 Sanford Dr.
Athens, GA 30602
Education
| Degree | Field of Study | Institution | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Financial Planning | University of Georgia | May, 2026 |
| Master of Public Administration | Non-Profit Management | University of New Mexico | 2013 |
| Bachelor of Arts | History | University of Michigan | 2003 |
Research
Financial Literacy and Financial Education
Native American Household Financial Decision-Making
Policy and Poverty in Native America
Teaching
FHCE 7200 - Financial Counseling & Client Communication (Co-Instructor - Spring, 2025)
FHCE 3200 - Introduction to Personal Finance - Sections on Lending (Spring, 2024)
Prior Professional Positions
| Organization | Title | Years of Service |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico Lab-Embedded Entrepreneur Program | Program Manager | 2021-2023 |
| Questa Economic Development Fund | Executive Director | 2017-2020 |
| Turquoise Tours | Founder & Chief Adventure Officer | 2016-2020 |
| Gallup Business Improvement District | Executive Director | 2013-2015 |
| University of New Mexico | Graduate Assistant | 2011-2013 |
Awards
| Award Name | Awarded By | Year Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 AFCPE Symposium Student Scholarship | Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education | 2025 |
| Jan M. Hathcote Social Science Academic Support Award | College of Family and Consumer Sciences, University of Georgia | 2025 |
Editorial Appointments
| Position | Name of Journal | Year(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Copyeditor | Financial Services Review | 2025 - present |
Outreach
Financial Counselor for UGA Pharmacy & Veterinary Medicine students, 2024-present
Advisory Committee
Major Professor: Dr. Joeseph W. Goetz
Co-Advisor: Dr. Patryk Babiarz
Co-Advisor: Dr. James Owen
Journal Articles
Huang, K., & Mapes, L. (2013). Joint Policy Advocacy in a Health and Human Services Network: A Co-Clique Analysis. In Academy of Management Proceedings (Vol. 2013, No. 1, p. 15030). Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510: Academy of Management.