Jeff attended Florida State University, where he earned a B.S. in International Finance. Recognizing his interest in the macro world of finance, he sought a more applicable education than a simple economics major, believing that economists were less impactful. Before graduating, he was selected to attend a U.S. State Department-sponsored conference focused on the economic development of the Former Yugoslavia. After this experience, he realized that a career on Wall Street would better utilize his skills than a path in Foreign Service.