Where Financial Wellness Improves Health Outcomes
We partner with healthcare, behavioral health, FQHCs, and community organizations to deliver financial wellness workshops, staff development, and patient empowerment programs that reduce financial stress and support whole-person care.
ABOUT FINANCIAL HAVEN
At Financial Haven, we believe financial wellness is a critical part of whole-person health. We partner with healthcare organizations, behavioral health providers, and community-based organizations to deliver strategic financial wellness education that helps individuals and families reduce financial stress, build confidence, and create healthier futures.
Our mission is to bridge the gap between financial literacy and health by addressing financial stress as a key social driver of well-being. Through evidence-informed workshops, workforce education, and community-centered programming, Financial Haven empowers organizations to better support the people they serve while advancing health equity and long-term stability.
We understand that financial challenges can impact mental health, physical wellness, decision-making, and overall quality of life. That’s why our approach goes beyond traditional financial education. We provide practical, empowering strategies that help communities break cycles of financial stress and move toward sustainable wellness.
Whether supporting care teams, community members, or organizational initiatives, Financial Haven is committed to creating meaningful impact where financial wellness meets whole-person health at Financial Haven, we believe financial wellness is a critical part of whole-person health. Explore our services.
Our Mission
Our mission is to integrate financial literacy as a core component of health and wellness. We partner with healthcare and community organizations to deliver evidence-based financial education that improves overall well-being and reduces socioeconomic barriers in underserved populations.
Dr. Ashlee Shands is an experienced strategist, educator, and nonprofit leader focused on the intersection of financial literacy, health equity, and behavior change. With over 12 years of healthcare strategy experience at leading Fortune 500 companies and major hospital systems, Dr. Shands brings a wealth of industry insight to her work. She is the founder and president of Financial Haven, Inc., where she leads mission-driven programs that equip individuals and families with tools to build long-term financial resilience and plan for the future.
Holding a doctorate in Healthcare Administration, along with degrees in Public Administration and Marketing Management, Dr. Shands brings a multidisciplinary lens to her work. She is also a certified Financial Education Instructor through the National Financial Educators Council (NFEC), with a deep commitment to community-centered innovation. In addition to her financial literacy certification, she is also certified in Mental Health First Aid.
Alongside her nonprofit initiatives, Dr. Shands developed the innovative SHIFT Framework—a five-step personal development model rooted in Self-awareness, Habits, Intentions, Flexibility, and Transformation. This framework bridges financial behavior, mindset, and strategic planning, and serves as the foundation for her workshops, coaching programs, and upcoming book.
Her work has empowered over 100 families through education, resource development, and strategic partnerships across healthcare and nonprofit sectors. She continues to expand her impact through legacy planning, professional development, and systems-change initiatives.
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Contact
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Email
ashands@financialhavenct.org