MANCHESTER, N.H.– America’s Credit Union Museum today will honor 20 women for their contributions to credit unions as part of the debut of its new exhibit, “Credit Union Women Making History: Herstory.”
The day will include an induction ceremony and the unveiling of the new Herstory exhibit, which is designed to highlight a range of credit union women and their achievements in the credit union industry, and is set on honoring the past, present and future of incredible women making history, according to the Museum.
The exhibit includes an interactive screen allowing visitors to learn more, in addition to a wall display.
“Herstory was created as a lasting legacy of women whose contributions have propelled the movement forward for generations,” said Stephanie Smith, executive director at ACUM. “We’re excited to honor these women and celebrate their inspirational leadership and their commitment to positive change for credit unions.”
The new exhibit coincidences with the Museum’s 20th Anniversary celebration. Today’s event is being livestreamed.
The Inductees
The 2022 Inductees are:
- Sarah Bang, senior advisor, National Credit Union Administration
- Diana Dykstra, president/CEO, California and Nevada CU Leagues
- Roshara Holub, president (retired), Missouri CU Association, Naples, Fla.
- Gigi Hyland, executive director, National Credit Union Foundation, Washington, D.C.
- Lucy Ito, interim CEO, Orange County’s Credit Union, Santa Ana, Calif.
- Lois Kitsch, Founder, CU Difference, Kissimmee, Fla.
- Maria Martinez, president/CEO, Border Federal Credit Union, Del Rio, Texas
- Harriet May, president/CEO (retired), GECU, El Paso Texas
- Susan Mitchell, president/CEO, Mitchell Stankovic & Associates, Boulder City, Nev.
- Lily Newfarmer, president/CEO, Tarrant County’s Credit Union, Ft. Worth, Texas
- Renee Sattiewhite, president/CEO, African American CU Coalition, Snellville, Ga.
- Carol Schillios, founder, Schillios Consulting, Edmonds, Wash.
- Denise Wymore, head of marketing, QCash Financial, Olympia, Wash.
Additional Inductees
In addition, America’s Credit Union Museum said it will recognize a number of inductees posthumously, including Agnes Gartland, Elizabeth “Sis” Hamilton, Louise Herring, Dora Maxwell, Angela Melville, Rose Nevener, and Miriam Rivera Lieb.
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