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Have you registered yet for the upcoming Convention?! We invite you and your team to join us for the Maine Credit Union League’s Annual Convention and Exhibit Show, now known as Elevate. A full agenda is planned with keynotes, breakout sessions, an exhibit show, silent auctions for CULAC and Ending Hunger, the annual awards program, and plenty of opportunities for networking and socializing. But you’ll want to act fast! The registration deadline is approaching. Sign up online by April 25.
About Elevate 2025’s Speaker Roster
Rachel DeAlto
Rachel DeAlto is a communication and relatability expert, media personality, keynote speaker, and the author of “relatable: How to Connect with Anyone Anywhere (Even if It Scares You)” (Simon & Schuster, 2021). DeAlto maintains a law degree, a Master’s in psychology, and an influential social media presence where she shares psychological research updates and practical takeaways to connect and communicate more efficiently.
On a mission to connect people to their most powerful resource—each other—DeAlto engages audiences of every size with tactical and practical tools to expand their emotional intelligence, empowering them to communicate more effectively and build stronger professional relationships and teams.
Stacie VanDenBerghe
Stacie VanDenBerghe has been working in the credit union industry for over 20 years. She has worked with directors, CEOs, executive management, and staff of credit unions in both large and small credit unions. Before starting her own consulting company, CU Innovate, in 2016, she spent five years at the Michigan Credit Union League as Director of Consulting Services. In that role VanDenBerghe developed, oversaw, and presented training and development programs for credit union executives, directors, and volunteers. This included conferences, training events, webinars, workshops, and other on-site customized training programs. During her tenure at MCUL/CUSC, she created and brought several new programs to the credit union movement. From on-site, customized, full staff in-services days to kick-off events and League events, VanDenBerghe has been bringing motivation and an industry innovation expertise that allows her to stand out amongst other speakers.
Tamra Gaines
Tamra Gaines is a business leader, keynote speaker, author, and coach. She shares learnings from her three-decade career where she focused on the development of people, business and creating experiences.
Through her public speaking events and volunteer service with Big Brothers-Big Sisters, Gaines developed a strong desire to educate and motivate others to stretch toward their potential. She captured these lessons in her book “The Pillars of Confidence” that explores specific actions readers can take to be more confident in their professional and personal lives and become more effective leaders.
Gaines has earned several awards based on her advanced experience and leadership in the hospitality, direct selling, and financial industries and has served on various boards and volunteer committees. In addition to being a Certified Professional Coach, and obtaining her certificate of DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) from Cornell University, she also is a Certified Meetings Manager and a certified speaker with the John Maxwell Leadership Team.
Simon T. Bailey is a world-leading expert on brilliance. He has ascended to extraordinary heights, recognized among Success magazine’s Top 25 alongside Brené Brown, Tony Robbins, and Oprah Winfrey. With the Disney Institute as his launchpad, he’s left an indelible mark on 2,400-plus organizations in 54 countries, such as American Express, Deloitte, Marriott, Visa, Stanford Health Care, and Taco Bell.
Through books, speeches, and coaching, Bailey captivates the lives of countless individuals around the globe, inspiring them to lead better, stay curious, and embrace a growth mindset. Prepare to be empowered and reach new heights as he propels you toward a brilliant future. Your journey to brilliance starts now.
To see the full Elevate 2025 agenda, please click here.