Avery Cole, MS
Director of Learning Design
Behavioral scientist focused on habit formation and motivational interviewing.
Our story
Rivermill MindFoundry began with a question: what if money education felt like a guided exhale? Our founders combined behavioral research, trauma-aware practice, and inclusive design to craft courses that treat your nervous system as a partner in change, not an obstacle.
We serve learners seeking practical tools to move beyond avoidance, couples who want kinder money conversations, and practitioners who want ethical, scope-aware skills.
Mission & principles
- Reduce money shame with compassionate, plain-English instruction.
- Translate behavioral research into doable routines.
- Protect boundaries: we educate; we do not offer therapy or specific investment advice.
- Design for calm focus: captions, transcripts, and predictable pacing.
- Honor diverse lived experiences; remain culturally humble and learner-led.
Samira Nguyen, AFC
Lead Instructor
Accredited financial counselor specializing in values-based spending plans.
Diego Ortega, LCSW
Clinical Advisor
Therapy-informed consultant ensuring trauma-aware educational practices.
The Values Compass
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