TACE Presenter

Thomas Jensen, MSc.
Director of Family Economic Opportunity Programs - CASA of Oregon

Thomas Jensen is Director of Family Economic Opportunity Programs at CASA of Oregon, one of the largest IDA provider networks in the country. Prior to joining CASA of Oregon he worked for Mercy Corps in their domestic microfinance program and small business development team.

He owns Vaerdi, LLC, a private financial planning practice where he works with private clients and consults with state and federal agencies on asset building and wealth management projects.  In 2011, his contract team won the award for outstanding contractor for Department of Health and Human Services.

A Danish native, he spent his first 24 years in Europe and graduated with a BA (Hons) in Cultural Anthropology and an MSc in International Economic Development from University of London. He serves on the board of directors for CASH Oregon, a statewide EITC outreach and free tax preparation organization.

Presentations

• How To Talk About Money in Vocational Planning
  ** Second of five sessions in the Asset Building Series .