DEON JOEY YESUDAS
McKinney
Summary
Emerson High School junior with a 5.0 weighted GPA and co-founder of Euphoria Investing, a financial literacy app built to help young people stop making avoidable money mistakes. Top 8 in the state and ICDC qualifier with professional knowledge in personal finance and hands-on experience in product development, strategy, and investor relations. Thrives in fast-paced environments where building, problem-solving, and teamwork come together. Seeking opportunities in finance, product, or operations to keep growing.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Co-Founder
Euphoria Investing
2025 - Current
- Co-founded an investing start-up dedicated to improving financial literacy and investment access for young people
- Built and launched the Euphoria financial literacy app, providing users with tools and education to improve personal finance skills
- Oversee strategic direction, business development, product development, and investor relations
- Apply expert-level personal finance and investing knowledge to guide content and platform growth
- euphoriainv.com | Investing & Financial Literacy Start-Up
Strategy & Operations Team
StartBusinessSmart
2025 - Current
- Contributed to strategy and operations for a youth entrepreneurship and business platform that helps expose young students to business professionals and entrepreneurs
- Supported operational planning, process improvement, and cross-team coordination
- Planned website development and backend code plan
- Strategy & Operations Platform
Intern
Financial Wealth Management Firm
- Gained hands-on experience in wealth management, financial planning, and client services
- Assisted making lessons that educated on personal financial literacy, insurance, and investing
- Deepened understanding of investment portfolios and financial advisory processes
- Wealth Management Internship
Student Manager
Emerson High School Store
2025 - Current
- Managed day-to-day operations including shift scheduling, staff coordination, shift email reminders, and store open and closing
- Demonstrated leadership, accountability, and organizational skills
- School-Based Enterprise | Emerson High School
Tutor
- Current
Provided personalized one-on-one tutoring in personal financial literacy, helping individuals develop essential money management skills including budgeting, saving, investing, and debt management. Leverage expert-level knowledge in personal finance to break down complex concepts into practical, actionable guidance tailored to each student's financial situation and goals.
Study Workshop Facilitator
DECA
- Hosted and led DECA preparation workshops for fellow students and friends, sharing competitive strategy and business knowledge
- Helped peers improve performance in DECA events through coaching and practice sessions
Volunteer
Dedicated 100+ hours to community service across multiple organizations, including supporting the EHS Band program, assisting at a local food bank with food distribution and hunger relief efforts, and participating in community outreach at St. Gabriel's Church.
Education
High School - Rigorous Academic Schedule - AP Coursework
Emerson High School
McKinney, TX05-2028
Skills
- Personal Finance: Expert - budgeting, investing, wealth management, financial planning
- Public Speaking & Presentation: Expert - competitive business events, workshops, pitches
- Stocks & Investing: Expert - equity analysis, portfolio strategy, market fundamentals
- Saxophone: Advanced - 6 years, UIL State level
- Economics & Business Finance: Intermediate - macroeconomics, corporate finance principles
- Data & Spreadsheets: Advanced - Microsoft Excel (Coursera Certified), Google Sheets
- Spanish: Intermediate
Accomplishments
Recognized for excellence in both academics and extracurriculars, qualifying for the DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Personal Financial Literacy and placing in the top 8 in the state of Texas. Earned two DECA State qualifications across Principles of Finance and Personal Financial Literacy, and achieved UIL Solo and Ensemble State recognition for saxophone performance. Additionally honored as the recipient of Emerson High School's Maverick of the Month award for outstanding initiative.
Certification
- Microsoft Excel Certification — Coursera
- YouScience General Financial Literacy Certification
- YouScience Digital Media I Certification
Timeline
Co-Founder
Euphoria Investing
2025 - Current
Strategy & Operations Team
StartBusinessSmart
2025 - Current
Intern
Financial Wealth Management Firm
Student Manager
Emerson High School Store
2025 - Current
Tutor
- Current
Study Workshop Facilitator
DECA
Volunteer
High School - Rigorous Academic Schedule - AP Coursework
Emerson High School
PUBLICATIONS & MEDIA
- Voyage Dallas Magazine Featured Entrepreneur - 2026
- Selected and published in Voyage Dallas Magazine as a notable young entrepreneur in the Dallas–Fort Worth area
- Featured for work in personal finance, investing, and youth entrepreneurship
VOLUNTEER & COMMUNITY SERVICE
- 100+ verified volunteer hours across community organizations
- EHS Band Program - volunteered in support of band events and activities at Emerson High School
- Local Food Bank - contributed time to food distribution and community hunger relief efforts
- St. Gabriel's Church - participated in church-based community service and outreach programs
AWARDS & HONORS
DECA - International Career Development Conference (ICDC) 2025-2026
- Event: Personal Financial Literacy (PFL)
- Qualified for ICDC, placing top 8 in the state of Texas in Personal Financial Literacy
- Competed at the international level against top business students nationwide
DECA - State Qualifier 2024–2025
- Events: Principles of Finance (PFN) | Personal Financial Literacy (PFL)
- Qualified for DECA State Competition, demonstrating excellence in finance and business
UIL Solo & Ensemble - State Saxophone 2024–2025
- Qualified and performed at the UIL Solo & Ensemble State level for saxophone
Maverick of the Month - Recipient | Emerson High School
- Honored as the recipient of the Maverick of the Month award, recognizing outstanding initiative