Empowering Young Minds Through Chess and Financial Literacy
Unlock strategic thinking and financial freedom skills for your child with Credit & Chess
Credit & Chess a unique program designed to develop critical thinking through the art of chess while teaching real-world financial knowledge to set them up for lifelong success.
From young Maestros
to Grand Masters
Our instructors bring their expertise and knowledge to create a dynamic and enriching learning environment.
Our mentors and instructors are skilled in delivering engaging lessons, providing personalized guidance, and fostering a supportive atmosphere where students can thrive.
History
Our Executive Director Hannibal currently teaches Business Credit & Funding at Queens College’s Tech Incubator Program during the Spring and Winter semesters. He also hosts monthly Funding Webinars to the Women In Real Estate (WIRE) Community and their Nationwide Chapters.
His program also curates webinars and programs for diverse clients, groups and settings. For example, we hosted a Personal & Business Credit Conference in Cleveland in March.
In 2023, he taught Personal Credit & Business Credit at a Digital Nomads Conference with Virgin Cruises. Recently in Oct 2024; Hannibal presented extensively twice at the 4 day American Dreamers Festival. He teaches weekly Chess & Financial Literacy at a Magnet school in Queens, NY.
Credit and Chess would like to serve the school community because we believe students could gain enrichment from our Financial Literacy and Chess curriculum.
Our goal is initially two fold: to establish school partnerships to provide quality enrichment programs in, and to help school administrators augment their current enrichment in school programs.
Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.
Education made fun
We harness the power of chess to foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills. Chess is not only a game; it is a valuable educational tool that enhances cognitive abilities and teaches valuable life lessons such as patience, perseverance, and resilience.
By integrating chess into our programs, we cultivate strategic thinkers who possess the skills necessary to excel academically, professionally, and personally.
Transformation
We believe that financial literacy is a fundamental skill that can transform lives and create a pathway to success.
Growth
Through our programs and initiatives, we aim to build a community where financial literacy is embraced, critical thinking is valued, and opportunities for growth are accessible to all.
Fundamentals
Immerse students in the fascinating world of chess, teaching them the fundamentals and gradually improving their chess prowess.
About the speaker
Hannibal Collins
Hannibal Collins is a seasoned speaker in Business and Personal Credit, renowned for empowering audiences to take control of their financial futures.
His clear, actionable presentations have made him a standout at numerous prestigious events.
As a recurring instructor at Queens College’s Tech Incubator and a regular speaker for the Women in Real Estate (WIRE) community, Hannibal has helped countless entrepreneurs and real estate professionals achieve financial growth through credit education.
His expertise has been featured at major conferences such as the Virgin Cruises Digital Nomads event, where he taught digital entrepreneurs to harness credit for financial independence.
At the American Dreamers Fest, Hannibal joined other industry leaders in inspiring attendees to “dream big, get inspired, and invest in their future” by providing practical tools and strategies for building credit and financial strength. With the festival’s focus on real estate, financial strategies, and entrepreneurship, Hannibal’s sessions equipped participants to take bold steps toward their financial dreams, perfectly aligning with the festival’s mission of turning dreams into actionable investments.
Hannibal’s past speaking engagements include the Royal Connections event (twice), multiple Homebuyer Expos with Keller Williams and Compass, and a major seminar with CMG Loans in the Bronx.
He also hosted a 40-speaker expo in 2021, bringing together experts in automotive lending, real estate, and investment.
Furthermore, Hannibal has shared his insights as a guest on several podcasts, including The Holliday Impact, Done is Better Than Perfect, and A Black Man Inspires, where he discusses credit empowerment and financial literacy.
With such a vast and varied experience, Hannibal is well-equipped to deliver impactful, transformative talks at any event.