WASHINGTON–CUNA and the African-American Credit Union Coalition (AACUC) have announced a strategic alliance that includes a new scholarship program and an online community for Black credit union professionals.
The organization said the effort will further diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) within the credit union movement.
“The AACUC is a leading agent of change in the credit union industry. This alliance is an important avenue to bring diverse perspectives and voices to our organizations,” said CUNA President/CEO Jim Nussle. “We look forward to working alongside the AACUC to strengthen diversity in the credit union industry.”
CUNA and the AACUC said the collaboration agreement includes:
- Annual Membership Exchange, which provides each organization with membership access.
- Scholarship Program, which gives employees complimentary registrations to attend premier association events and professional schools.
- Annual Meeting Exchange, which sends employees of each organization to the AACUC Annual Meeting and the CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference (CUNA GAC).
- AACUC Online Community, which provides a space for African-American credit union professionals to share, network and connect.
‘New Learning Opportunities’
“It is important to discover new learning opportunities for credit union professionals across the system,” said Renee Sattiewhite, AACUC President/CEO. “We are proud to collaborate with CUNA as we create a future where credit union professionals of diverse backgrounds can not only survive but thrive.”
The liaison between CUNA and the AACUC is Lauren Williams, CUNA’s media relations strategy manager.