Research Fellows

The Maverick Center for Financial Success at Minnesota State University, Mankato, is excited to invite faculty researchers to join our team as Research Fellows. We are dedicated to advancing knowledge in financial wellness, access, and literacy through innovative, impactful research. As a Research Fellow, you’ll collaborate with the Center to explore critical topics in personal finance, contributing to evidence-based solutions that empower individuals and communities. Visit https://cob.mnsu.edu/maverick-center-for-financial-success/ to learn more about our mission and how you can partner with us to drive meaningful change.

Please contact Professor Ishuan Li Simonson if you are interested in applying for the research fellowship.

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2025-2026 Research Fellows

The Maverick Center for Financial Success is honored to hosts the following faculty as research fellows in the 2025-2026 academic year.

Jae Min Lee

Jae Min Lee is an Associate Professor of Consumer Studies in the Department of Family Consumer Science at Minnesota State University, Mankato. She received her Ph.D. in consumer sciences from the Ohio State University. Her research area includes financial vulnerability and inclusion, financial literacy, financial stress, and financial well-being. She is currently an associate editor of Family & Consumer Sciences Research Journal and an editorial board member of Journal of Financial Counseling and Planning.

Nguyen Nguyen

Nguyen Nguyen is an Assistant Professor of Finance at Minnesota State University, Mankato. She joined MNSU in the Fall of 2021 after earning her Ph.D. in Finance from Auburn University. Nguyen has several years of experience as a banking regulator at the Deposit Insurance of Vietnam and as a lecturer at the Foreign Trade University. Her research interests include financial literacy, financial inclusion, fintech, and banking.