Assimilate
We absorb what’s happening around us and integrate new and unique ways to meet changing needs
We drive real conversations and assimilate to the changing market so our clients will not only survive but thrive.
Allyship
To be an ally is to create a sense of belonging and inclusiveness, all people walking as one, knowing that change will come from diverse people helping people. We believe that all members and employees of a credit union should feel a sense of love and belonging while having personal accountability for success. And we collaborate with thought leaders and others around us to find better ways to create allyship in our industry.
Speaking Engagements
Presentation topics:
- Allyship—Why Engage?
- Driven by a Cause—Shining the Light on Purpose
- Forward Thinking—Strategic Insights, Issues, & Opportunities
- Ideas into Action—I Can. We Can. We Did It!
- Stand Out, Stand Up
Connect today:
Join the UNDERGROUND movement today.
Catch a glimpse of what the UNDERGROUND is all about:
Susan Mitchell, the founder of the UNDERGROUND, kicks off “TikTok Thought,” along with Brandi Stankovic.
“UNDERGROUND of the Minds” Collision, presented by Susan Mitchell, begins with the idea: “I am a Credit Union! Are you?”
Diversity of Thought
Industry Expertise, Diverse Perspectives, and Inspiring Innovation
Jeff LoCastro
Founder/CEO Neener Analytics, Inc.
Erin Mendez
President/CEO, Patelco CU
Bill Cheney
President/CEO, SchoolsFirst FCU
Leni San Roque
President/CEO, ACCU (Asia)
Maurice Smith
President/CEO, Local Government FCU
Gary Perez
President/CEO, USC CU
Cynthia Cambell
CXO, BALANCE
Todd Lane
President/CEO, California Coast CU
Jeff Yonemura
Board Director, Kinecta FCU
Monica Belz
President/CEO, Kauai Government Employees FCU
TonyBoutelle
President/CEO, CU Direct
Kevin Martin
SVP Organizational Performance, SchoolsFirst FCU
Linda Bodie
Chief Innovator, Element FCU
Pablo DeFilippi
SVP Membership & Network Engagement, Inclusiv
Erin Allen
SVP Strategic Engagement, BALANCE
Frank Diekmann
Collaborator-in-Chief, CUToday.info
John Fenton
President/CEO, Affinity FCU
Latrice McGlothin
Community Engagement Officer, Kinecta FCU
Liz Winninger
CEO, Xtend
Steven Stapp
President/CEO, Unitus Community CU
Eleonora Zgonjanin
President/CEO, FULM Savings (Macedonia)
Stefanie Rupert
President/CEO, Collins Community CU
Nader Moghaddam
President/CEO, Financial Partners CU
Maureen Ngoro
Corporate Affairs Officer, ACCOSCA (Kenya)
Roxy Ostrem
Board Director, Ventura County CU
Collaborations & Partners
We create communities built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. We initiate networks and connect people from across the globe with tools to help increase their awareness and understanding of differences and why they matter.
From our efforts, we’ve seen lives changed and the ultimate and unifying strength that comes from bringing together people from all walks of life.
Connect with us at our next event:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Find us at the Edge Conference May 7-9 | 1746576000 05-07-2025 - 05-10-2025 |
| CU Pride Allies into Action Webinar May 21 | 1747832400 05-21-2025 |