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About CICA

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Who we are:

CICA is a modern education technology company focused on transforming the way people learn about money. We provide:

  • Structured microlearning modules that break down technical financial topics into practical, easy-to-understand lessons
  • Engaging, relatable content built for real-world application — not theory
  • Accessible learning for everyone, from beginners to professionals

What makes CICA unique:

  • Focus on real-world financial skills you can use immediately
  • Helps learners apply financial concepts, not just understand them
  • Builds confidence, clarity, and progress through short, actionable lessons
  • Encourages people of all backgrounds to take control of their financial lives

CICA's commitment to you:

  • Your partner in financial empowerment — budgeting, investing, or planning long-term
  • Because financial wellness should be achievable for everyone

Cica's Purpose

Our Mission

At CICA, our mission is to equip individuals with the financial skills and structured tools they need to take control of their future. We believe financial capability — built through awareness, strategy, and action — is the foundation for growth, stability, and opportunity.

Through engaging, accessible learning, we simplify complex financial concepts and guide people of all backgrounds toward lasting financial wellness.

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Awareness

Understanding where you stand financially is the first step to growth.

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Strategy

Building a clear, actionable plan for your financial future.

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Action

Applying real skills that create real change in your everyday life.

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Wellness

Achieving lasting financial confidence for every stage of life.

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EXPERIENCE MEETS PURPOSE

Meet Our Team

Meet the experts, educators, and industry leaders who built CICA from the ground up — united by one mission:
making financial skills accessible to everyone.
Ronnie Weiner
Ronnie Weiner
Founder · Strategic Vision & Curriculum Lead

Senior Finance Lecturer at The Ohio State University · Contributor to The Wall Street Journal, Barron's & MarketWatch · Former Fixed Income Mutual Fund Manager overseeing billion in assets

Dr. Khosrow Doroodian
Dr. Khosrow Doroodian
Founder · Research & Academic Standards

Senior International Finance Lecturer at The Ohio State University · Two-time Presidential Teaching Award Nominee · Former Director of the Master of Financial Economics Program at Ohio University

Jennifer Byrne
Jennifer Byrne
Board of Directors · Technology & Growth

Chief Product and Technology Officer at LiveHire · Sr. Director, Global Business Director at McAfee · Former Chief Technology Officer at Microsoft USA

Michael Compton
Michael Compton
Board of Directors · Strategic Innovation

United Nations Finance Consultant · AI Positioning Strategist · Innovative Media Expert at Amazon Machine Learning

Sean Crider
Finance Content Producer
Aaron Fernandez
UI/UX Designer
CICA'S CONTRIBUTORS

The Voices Behind Your Financial Freedom

Behind every financial decision is a story—boardroom wins, market crashes, and tax battles fought at midnight. At CICA, our contributors aren’t just names on a page; they’re the seasoned voices who’ve navigated Wall Street’s highs and lows, built empires, and taught the next generation. With over 30 years of average experience they turn financial chaos into clarity. That’s the CICA difference: no secrets, no gatekeeping—just real-world wisdom, shaping confidence and building legacies one step at a time.
Our CONTRIBUTORS Include:
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Media & Market Insight

Former CNBC Contributor · Wall Street Journal, Barron's & MarketWatch Contributor

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Executive Leadership

Former C-Suite Leader at Fortune 15 Company · Chief Financial Officer · Investment Executives

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Academics & Educators

Current Finance and Economics Professors at Top 10 Universities · Public Finance Program

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Legal & Compliance

Current Tax Attorneys · Financial Reporting Specialist for Insurance and Risk-Based Capital Firms

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Asset Management & Markets

Former Mutual Fund Managers with over $5 Billion in AUM · Chief Investment Officer

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Global Expertise

United Nations Finance Consultant · International Finance Professor · Published by the IMF

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Technology & Innovation

Innovation Leaders with Expertise in AI Strategy, Global Security, and Enterprise Technology

⭐ Our Contributors bring over 30 years of experience — on average.

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