MIAMI--The Defense Credit Union Council’s Chief Advocacy Officer Jason Stverak emphasized the importance of advocacy efforts across the nation as the American Association of Credit Union Leagues (AACUL) 2024 Winter Conference is underway here.
"Advocacy isn’t confined to our nation’s capital—it happens in statehouses across the country,” said Stverak, who is attending the meeting that runs Dec. 3-6. “Our collaboration with credit union leagues is essential to addressing issues and advancing policies directly impacting credit unions. It’s an honor to represent DCUC here, where we can grow our relationships, strategize, and plan for the future. The discussions at this conference reaffirm the shared commitment of this industry’s leaders to proactive, impactful advocacy at both state and federal levels.”
The conference’s general session features a welcome address from Samantha Beeler, president of LSCU & Affiliates.
The meeting also features discussions on a range of topics, including the post-election outlook for credit union advocacy, strategies for navigating the interchange landscape, the future of grassroots advocacy through data and technology, enhancing credit unions’ presence on Capitol Hill, and the implications of AI and open banking for credit unions.
“The leagues play a pivotal role in protecting and supporting our credit union members, and DCUC greatly values the relationships we’ve built within the league system,” said Anthony Hernandez, DCUC president/CEO. “Keeping our lines of communication strong is vital because we’re a stronger industry when we work together.”