Student Advisor: Arely Cano
Arely Cano is the Student Advisor for Save It Forward, bringing a deep passion for connecting with students from diverse backgrounds and making financial literacy accessible. As a double major in Finance and Entrepreneurship, Arely combines her financial expertise with a creative approach to communication, ensuring that the program’s message reaches and resonates with all students. Her dedication to inclusivity and engagement drives her commitment to creating a supportive learning environment where every participant feels empowered to take control of their financial future.
Faculty Advisor: Jason D’Mello, Ph.D.
Jason Francis D’Mello, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. Professor D’Mello researches funding gaps for minority entrepreneurs, underdog entrepreneurs and motivations, universal basic income, new venture teams, and small business succession. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses including LMU's Business Incubator, Social Entrepreneurship, Technology Management and Decision Making (Executive MBA), New Venture Creation, Introduction to Entrepreneurship, New Product Design and Development, and was a national finalist for the USASBE "Excellence in Pedagogical Innovation Award" for creating LMU's course: "Entrepreneurial Acquisitions. Professor D’Mello received his PhD from the University of Louisville an MBA from LMU and a BBA from Western Michigan University and now resides in Los Angeles, CA.