Heart of the Matter
Putting money in perspective can be a challenging thing to do, especially with the uncertainty of the job market and overall economy of these recent months. Will...
SFOF Greeting: Indiana Treasurer of State Kelly Mitchell
It is my honor this year to serve as Chair of the State Financial Officers Foundation (SFOF). I joined this organization shortly after my election as Indiana’s...
Presidents’ Day: The First Ladies Who Led Alongside America’s Presidents
By Sarah Wall
Every year on Presidents' Day, there's much discussion of the 46 men who have led the United States of America since its founding in 1776....
Heart of the Matter
By Melanie Kreifels
I love old barns. There is something about them that is very regal and nostalgic to me. Growing up on a farm, I was surrounded...
Striving for a More Perfect Union: A Look at the Life and Legacy of...
By Shannon Santschi
When looking over the work and legacies of United States Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Thurgood Marshall (deceased), one would be hard-pressed to find...
Striving for a More Perfect Union: A Look at the Life and Legacy of...
By Shannon Santschi
When looking over the work and legacies of United States Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Thurgood Marshall (deceased), one would be hard-pressed to find...
A Timeless Lesson from the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King
By Shannon Santschi
"If any of you are around when I have to meet my day, I don’t want a long funeral. And if you get somebody to...
Heart of the Matter: Living with Intentionality
By Melanie Kreifels, SWSM Managing Editor
You were made on purpose, for a purpose, and you have value because you exist. That’s a powerful concept for one to...
Equipping Women to be Change Makers: The Policy Circle and their 2021 Leadership Summit
By Sarah Wall
No matter who they are or where they come from, women all over the world are changemakers. Through their careers, families, and communities, women influence...
Remembering 9/11: Peg Creonte Shares About “The Innate Goodness of People”
By Peg Creonte
On the morning of September 11, 2001, I was home with our two young boys, just 4 and 5 years old and days away from...













