ALEXANDRIA, Va. –Registration has now opened for NCUA’s fourth summit focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion, set for Nov.1–2 at the Hilton Washington D.C. Capitol Hill.
The theme of this year’s Summit is “DEI: It Starts With Me.”
According to the agency, attendees will explore the value proposition of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the credit union industry and at NCUA; share best practices; develop solutions to industry-specific challenges; and network with one another.
The Summit will include panel discussions with experts and practitioners in diversity, equity, and inclusion, along with fireside chats, roundtables, and keynote speakers. Session topics will cover a wide range of DEI-related areas, and attendees will also be able to participate in half-day DEI workshops.
NCUA said formal registration is open and there is no charge for this event.
Strides Made, But…
“We have made some strides in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the credit union system, but there is much more we can still do to create a more equitable financial system,” NCUA Chairman Todd M. Harper said in a statement. “The 2023 DEI Summit will build on our earlier conferences by bringing together stakeholders and leaders to share their thoughts and best practices on how to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and allyship within the credit union system and at the NCUA. I encourage all stakeholders to participate in this year’s Summit.”
For additional info: 2023 DEI Summit web page.
Webinar on Efforts to Combat Bias
Separately, in recognition of National Homeownership Month, NCUA will host a webinar today to discuss federal government efforts to combat bias in home valuations and increase opportunities for homeownership.
The webinar will also provide information about relevant resources available for consumers and credit union professionals, the agency said.
The webinar, titled “Expanding Homeownership Opportunities by Combatting Appraisal Bias,” will begin at 1 p.m. ET.
The Panelists
Panelists will include:
- Shameka Sutton, special assistant to the executive director, NCUA
- James Park, executive director, Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council’s Appraisal Subcommittee
- James Wylie, associate director for Fair Lending, Federal Housing Finance Agency
- David Berenbaum, deputy assistant secretary for Housing Counseling, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Affairs
Victoria Nahrwold, NCUA’s associate director for the Office of Examination and Insurance, will provide opening remarks, NCUA said, while Ashley Gordon, the agency’s Financial Literacy and Outreach Program Officer, will moderate the event.
Registration for this 60-minute webinar is now open.
The webinar will be close captioned, and there is no charge to participate.
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