Wil Golden

Wil Golden serves as a Lecturer and VITA Coordinator in the Department of Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics at the University of Georgia's College of Family and Consumer Sciences. His role integrates academic instruction with community-focused financial services through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.

His educational qualifications include:

• Ed.S. in Adult Education from Auburn University (2020)
• MBA in Business from University of Maryland University College (2003)
• BS in Business Administration from Texas A&M University-Central Texas (1994)

His professional focus centers on applied financial education, with research interests spanning financial planning methodologies, consumer tax policy implementation, and community-based economic empowerment initiatives. His work with VITA demonstrates practical application of these interests through free tax preparation services for underserved populations, emphasizing accessibility in financial systems.

No scientific awards are documented in the source material, though his VITA coordination represents significant professional contribution to community financial literacy.

As VITA Coordinator, he oversees student volunteer training, IRS compliance protocols, and program fundraising activities. His mentorship extends to experiential learning through tax preparation services, providing hands-on financial counseling experience for students while serving low-to-moderate income communities.