STRONGER TOGETHER

The power of collaboration

Sometimes the best ideas are someone else’s. Sometimes the most important lessons have aready been learned. Sometimes, the woman at the top needs others around her. You’ll get that and more at CUWLA, where our culture  is built around open and unashamed collaboration.

BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS

Member networks

Connecting with other members and sharing information is core to our mission. Whether you’ve joined as a CEO or through CUWLA Rise, you can access a supportive, collaborative member-only portal.

There are unique portals for CEOs and CUWLA Rise members, but both are absolutely safe spaces for open discussion, judgment-free Q&A, and ideas and asset sharing.

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UNAPOLOGETICALLY UNIQUE

Experience CUWLA Connect

Like no credit union event you’ve ever been to, our annual CUWLA Connect is an in-person opportunity for CUWLA CEOs to celebrate our successes, inspire and support others, and learn from industry experts. This unique experience is exclusively designed to bring the safe space all of our members experience digitally into the real world.

SUPPORTING WOMEN, STRENGTHENING THE SYSTEM

Voice of CUWLA members

"The dedication to members and the community outreach of this CUWLA group is inspirational. I learn new things every day from this amazing group of women. "

Lawoka BoldenFIRST PIONEERS FCU

"CUWLA is a place to be heard, respected, and grow. We can all lean on one another to make us, our CU’s and our industry stronger!"

Diane AbbonizioUNITED BAY COMMUNITY CU

"CUWLA is a wonderful organization connecting women in leadership positions. The support and camaraderie between members is an excellent resource."

Judy DeLuccaFiremen's FCU
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PREPARING FOR THE TOP ROLE

Building a network for the future

When you take on the role of CEO at a smaller credit union, it can quickly feel like the world is on your shoulders—with CUWLA, it doesn’t have to be.

CUWLA Rise is a membership option for the women next in line, who report to a CEO but don’t yet run a credit union.

As a CUWLA Rise member, you’ll have exclusive opportunities to meet, engage, and learn from the women you’ll lean on once you do take on the CEO role.