Join us virtually on June 22-23, 2021!

Event Details

What makes a credit union different? 

Credit unions have long differentiated themselves by the intimate connections they maintain with the communities they serve. The links between credit unions and their communities have fueled the growth of the credit union industry. But today, those connections are changing, as credit unions evolve and as the people they serve and the places where they live also change. These shifts require credit unions to innovate at the heart of their business model.  

Commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion have proliferated throughout the industry, and many credit unions have doubled down on initiatives to support their employees and—through financial inclusion and social impact programs—their members. Rarely have these efforts been connected, but by aligning investments and acting together, credit unions can amplify their impact. 

In this special Filene research event, we bring together academic and industry experts from the Centers of Excellence for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Community Social Impact to dig into what it takes to build inclusive and resilient communities—both inside and outside the credit union. How should credit unions act on their DEI and social impact commitments, and how can they see the impact of their investments in their people and their communities?  

Regardless of scale, from the branch to the neighborhood and beyond, foundational credit union values—of inclusion, equity, and security—can lead to profound positive transformations. The prosperity of the credit union community feeds back into the prosperity of the credit union. Ultimately, credit unions are the communities they serve. 

By attending this event, attendees will:

  • Learn about the hidden inequalities facing your members and employees and action-based strategies for tackling those inequalities. 

  • Gain an understanding of inclusion and resilience – from both organizational and financial perspectives – and how to foster more inclusive and resilient communities inside and outside your organization.  

  • Walk away with practical resources to align your DEI and social impact strategies with your business model, offerings, and operations, to track your progress, and evaluate the outcomes and impacts of your work.  

  

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Meet the Fellows!

Center for Community Social Impact

Dr. Mai Nguyen
Full Name
Dr. Mai Nguyen
Job Title
Director & Professor, UCSD Design Lab
Organization
UCSD
Speaker Bio
Dr. Mai Thi Nguyen is a Professor of Urban Studies and Planning and Director of the Design Lab at the University of California, San Diego. She is an award-winning public scholar, researcher, and teacher. Her research focuses on social and spatial equity and examines planning and policy topics related to land use, housing, community and economic development, and climate change adaptation. She is passionate about designing cities that are just and equitable. She has served on major national leadership roles, including Board Chair for the Urban Affairs Association, President of the Faculty Women’s Interest Group for the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning, and founder and administrator of Planners 2040, a Facebook discussion group with a membership of over 2,400 planners across the globe.

Center for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Dr. Quinetta Roberson
Full Name
Dr. Quinetta Roberson
Job Title
Professor, Michigan State University
Organization
MSU
Speaker Bio
Quinetta Roberson, Ph.D., is John A. Hannah Distinguished Professor of Management and Psychology at Michigan State University. Having earned a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior from the University of Maryland, Dr. Roberson has over 20 years of experience teaching courses and workshops globally on leadership, talent management and diversity. She has been a visiting professor on every continent (except Antarctica, although there's still time), published over 40 articles and book chapters, and edited a Handbook of Diversity in the Workplace published by Oxford Press in 2013. Her research focuses on building organizational capability and enhancing effectiveness through the strategic management of people, particularly diverse work teams. In her spare time, she delivers workshops, seminars and presentations, and provides professional advice to leaders across various industries and sectors. Her research and work with organizations is informed by her background in finance, having worked as a financial analyst and small business development consultant prior to obtaining her doctorate.

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