CU DEI Collective Seeking Nominations For Governing Body

October 28, 2020 |

The CU Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Collective is an expanding group within the credit union movement devoted to furthering DEI, a shared cooperative principle. They believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion is good business and is fundamental to a vibrant, relevant, and growing credit union movement. Founding members of the CU DEI Collective include national credit union system organizations and service providers, committed to the movement’s cooperative principles.

The CU DEI Collective is currently seeking nominations for six Governing Body seats. Seats range from 1–3-year terms.

“We are looking forward to having diverse voices and perspectives within the governing body of this nascent group,” said Victor Miguel Corro, Chairman of the CU DEI Collective. “Credit unions’ fundamental mission is to provide access to financial services to all by being relentlessly inclusive. The CU DEI Collective needs to grow and establish itself based upon that motivation.”

The DEI Collective Governing Body consists of 21 members. The following seats are up for nomination:

  • 1 Seat: Diversity-Centric Organization – 3-year term
  • 1 Seat: Other Trade/Professional Associations – 3-year term
  • 2 Seats: Credit Unions – 1-year term
  • 2 Seats: At-Large – 1-year term

DEI Collective seats are currently occupied by the following founding organizations:

  • Coopera/AMC | Victor Miguel Corro
  • African American Credit Union Coalition | Renée Sattiewhite
  • American Association of Credit Union Leagues/State League System |Sue McCue
  • Credit Union National Association | Samira Salem
  • CUNA Mutual Group | Angela Russell
  • Inclusiv | Pablo DeFilippi
  • National Credit Union Administration | Monica Davy
  • National Association of Latino Credit Unions & Professionals | María Martínez
  • World Council of Credit Unions | Lena Giakoumopoulos
  • Humanidei | Jill Nowacki
  • Filene Research Institute | Taylor Nelms
  • PSCU | Lynn Heckler
  • CO-OP Financial Services |Robyn Dennis
  • Your Credit Union Partner | Alison Carr
  • The National Credit Union Foundation | Gigi Hyland

Qualified candidates interested in applying can email info@cuDEIcollective.org to obtain the Declaration of Interest document. Applications must be received by 5 pm Central on November 2, 2020.