The business case for diversity in credit unions is simple: diversity is a good investment. Diversity leads to better service, greater innovation, improved solutions and increased membership. These things make credit unions strong and sustainable, which ultimately leads to greater strength for the entire credit union system.
The NCUA’s Credit Union Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit is a full-day event where credit union and industry professionals who are committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion within the credit union system will gather to share best practices, address challenges to advancing diversity, and learn how NCUA can support the industry in its efforts.
Event Information
- When:
Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019 -
Time:
Registration Opens 7:30 a.m. Eastern
Program Runs 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern -
Location:
Westin Old Town Alexandria
400 Courthouse Square
Alexandria, VA 22314
Agenda
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 7:30 a.m. | Registration Opens |
| 8:00 – 8:30 a.m. | Continental Breakfast |
| 8:30 – 8:40 a.m. | Opening Remarks Monica Davy, NCUA |
| 8:40 – 9:00 a.m. | Welcome NCUA Board Member J. Mark McWatters |
| 9:00 – 9:50 a.m. | Value of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to Credit Unions Angela Russell, CUNA Mutual Group |
| 9:50 – 10:00 a.m. | Break |
| 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Best Practices Panelists with a broad range of experiences will share their successes in advancing diversity, equity and inclusion within their organizations. Moderator: Jennifer Shaub, CUNA Mutual Group Panelists: Miriam De Dios Woodward, PolicyWorks Charlotte Ducksworth, DC Credit Union Jill Nowacki, Humanidei Angela Weekley, Veridian Credit Union |
| 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Think Tank Exercise This group exercise will bring together a myriad of perspectives, experiences and innovative ideas to collect solutions to challenges in advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in the credit union industry. Facilitator: Ann Kossachev, National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions |
| 12:30 – 1:15 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:15 – 1:45 p.m. | Keynote Address NCUA Board Chairman Rodney E. Hood |
| 1:45 – 2:45 p.m. | Recruiting and Retaining Diverse Talent Panelists will discuss where to find and how to land the best and brightest from diverse talent pools. Moderator: Kevin Martin, SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Panelists: Hannibal Brumskine, National Credit Union Foundation Lourdes Cortez, North Jersey Federal Credit Union Tyler Valentine, Laramie Plains Federal Credit Union Tonita Webb, Seattle Credit Union |
| 2:45 – 3:00 p.m. | Break |
| 3:00 – 3:15 p.m. | Financial Inclusion for the Disability Community Michael Morris, National Disability Institute |
| 3:15 – 4:30 p.m. | Collaborating on Best Methods for Collecting Diversity Data Industry leaders will discuss the challenges and best methods to collect diversity data and establish benchmarks for the industry. Moderator: Monica Davy, NCUA Panelists: Victor Corro, Coopera Cathie Mahon, Inclusiv Taylor Nelms, Filene Research Institute Samira Salem, Credit Union National Association Larry Sewell, African-American Credit Union Coalition |
| 4:30 p.m. | Make the Investment: A Call to Action Ronaldo Hardy, CU Strategic Planning |
| 4:45 p.m. | Closing Remarks NCUA Board Member Todd M. Harper |
| 5:00 p.m. | Adjournment |
| 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. | Chairman's Reception |