A blueprint for branching out: Opening doors in financial deserts
When Acclaim FCU's main SEG relocated in 2019, growth stalled. Christie Smith knew something had to change.
Credit unions in the blood: One CEO’s generational vision
For Elaine Thompson, credit unions are more than a career, they are family.
Teller to trailblazer: One CEO’s strange leadership journey
Armed with a degree in community health, Meagan Barrett heard the same line over and over in her job search: “You were our second choice. We went with someone with more experience.” Undeterred, she wo ...
Unlocking success: Supporting the women who run a movement
What does it really take to lead a growing credit union today? The Credit Union Connection sat down with CUWLA leaders to find out.
Sharing a vision for the credit union movement
The vast majority of credit unions are under $500M in assets. Of those, the vast majoriy are led by women. So who's listening to, supporting, and nurturing the leaders who represent the true scale of ...
CUWLA appoints new Director of Strategy and Engagement
Corlinda Wooden joins the CUWLA team, bringing consultative expertise to better support the women CEOs who primarily run smaller credit unions.
Making space for strategy: Rebuilding the CEO role and developing a successful team
In 2023, Hope Garrett presented a strategic plan to her Board, which prompted her to hire more staff due to concerns about burnout. Realizing her knowledge bottleneck, she mapped tasks, fostered cross ...
Navigating history: How one credit union CEO found support after a baptism of fire
April Tompkins' journey to becoming CEO of Explorers Credit Union is marked by her remarkable rise from teller to leader by seizing opportunities. Amid the pandemic, she faced challenges yet achieved ...
Where challenges meet solutions: CUWLA Connect and the art of collaboration
The CUWLA Connect 2024 event, held at TruStage Lighthouse, uniquely focuses on the needs of smaller credit unions, emphasizing collaboration among women leaders. Unlike typical events, it encourages o ...
MiniBranch Partners with CUWLA to boost credit union services
MiniBranch announces a partnership with the Credit Union Women’s Leadership Alliance (CUWLA) to support member credit unions with discounted services, including innovative communication tools. This co ...