Sally Westlake
Targeted Outreach Specialist in the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI)
Sally Westlake is a Targeted Outreach Specialist with the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI), the state regulator that protects consumers and oversees state-licensed financial institutions including banks, credit unions, debt collectors, nonbank mortgage lenders, student loan servicers, and money transmitters. As part of the DFPI's Targeted Outreach Team, she promotes financial literacy and helps students, older adults, veterans, and underserved communities understand their rights and avoid fraud. Her specialties include scam and fraud prevention, consumer financial education, investor education, financial elder abuse awareness, and Korean-language events. At StaRGazing 2027, she will present "Protect Yourself from Fraud," sharing how to spot the latest tricks scammers use—from phishing emails to fake investment opportunities—and offering key red flags and simple, practical steps to help attendees stay safe in today's digital world.