Puzzles, people and purpose: 27 years in the credit union movement
Jennifer Audette never planned on a career in credit unions — but 27 years later, her people-first leadership continues to make a lasting impact.
We Need Each Other More Than We Know
You can be surrounded by people and still feel alone. Here’s how CUWLA is creating space for women in credit union leadership to feel seen, supported, and connected.
What a book club can teach you about leadership
What if the most powerful leadership move you made this month was letting go? That's the question CUWLA members explored as we launched our first book club.
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 ...
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 ...