Family Resource Management Specialist

Matthews Hall, Room 302D
812 W. State Street
West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2060
Phone: (765) 494-8299
E-mail: kissde@purdue.edu

Elizabeth Kiss assists in the development and delivery of a statewide Cooperative Extension program in family resource management, with emphasis on financial management. She supports the work of Extension educators across the state, and especially the 23 Extension educators specializing in family resource management, by providing linkages to current research, educational resources, and statewide and national organizations. Developing the financial literacy of youth, improving financial management skills of adults, and enhancing the marketplace know-how of consumers of all ages are primary areas of focus.

Elizabeth holds bachelor's degrees in foods in business and history and MS and PhD degrees in family and consumption economics. Her degrees were awarded by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Iowa State University.

Recent Publications

• Haynes-Bordas, R., Kiss, D. E., & Yilmazer, T. (2008). Effectiveness of financial education on financial management behavior and account usage: Evidence from a ‘second chance’ program. Journal of Family and Economic Issues, 29(3): 362-390.
• Kiss, E. (2006). Practice – Increasing financial security. Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 98(1), 69.
• Olson, C. M., Anderson, K., Kiss, D. E., Lawrence, F. C., & Seiling, S. B. (2004). Factors protecting against and contributing to food insecurity among rural families. Family Economics and Nutrition Review, 16(1), 12-20.
• Gorman, P. K., & Kiss, D. E. (2004). Practice – Technology and 4-Step plan are key: Securing retirement dreams. Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 96(2), 59-60.