Tisa Silver Canady, EdD, MBA, is a financial wellness advocate for today’s scholar. As an author and collegiate financial wellness expert specializing in student loan debt, she has personally advised students and families on the repayment of more than $100 million in student loans. Since 2022, she has helped borrowers secure the cancellation of more than $10 million in debt.

A highly sought-after thinker on personal finance, Dr. Silver Canady has authored content for outlets including Forbes, Investopedia, and BET. Her insights have been featured in media outlets including TIME, Ladies’ Home Journal, ESSENCE Magazine, FOX Business, MSN Money, Yahoo! Finance, Black Enterprise, and Maryland Public Television. 

Dr. Silver Canady is the Founder and Executive Director of the Maryland Center for Collegiate Financial Wellness, a public charity dedicated to building financial life skills and empowering students to thrive.