Noel Wilkinson

Noel Wilkinson is a Program Coordinator with the Take Charge America Institute within the Norton School of Human Ecology. In this role, he supports financial literacy efforts across Cooperative Extension while also providing leadership for financial coaching programs and experiential learning initiatives (like the Financial Coaching Cats) that serve both university students and the broader community. He is particularly interested in integrating gamification, play, and interactive learning strategies into financial education that supports lasting behavioral change. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with an emphasis in Photography (University of Southern Mississippi) and his Master of Science in Student Affairs and Higher Education Administration from Colorado State University.