Steve Beard

Financial Advisor | Economics Teacher

Steve has been involved with Neo since 2010. He travelled to Nicaragua in 2011 where he connected with locals and saw the great benefits of micro-loans in person. 

He is an educator at heart and has spent more than two decades as a teacher. Steve is a high school Economics teacher and works part time as a financial advisor. This experience in Nicaragua and other countries in Latin America has helped him connect with locals and empower them towards sustainable development. 

Steve, his wife and two boys enjoy spending time outside hiking, biking and planning their next adventure. You can find Steve involved in his church, nonprofits and cheering for the Portland Timbers.