JUNE 2023- The National Association of Latino Credit Unions and Professionals is pleased to announce the election of our four new members to its board of directors: Vanessa Kuduk, Leslie Jenkins, and Lydia Lozano along with our first honorary board member, Kenia Calderon Ceron. 

They join a group of leaders who’ve been serving on our current board https://www.nlcup.org/leadership who have played an instrumental role in the development of our association. “We welcome this group of talented and well recognized executives to our board of directors” said Maria Martinez, chair of the board and CEO of Border FCU. We look forward to working with them to continue to advance our organization’s mission to support and expand Latinx leadership within the credit union industry.”

As NLCUP’s new board members, they will play a vital role in shaping the strategic direction and driving the mission of the organization. Their election brings a wealth of experience, expertise, and passion that will be instrumental in advancing our objectives and fostering the success of our members. NLCUP firmly believe that diversity, inclusion, and representation are essential in building a strong and vibrant industry. Their addition to the board will bring a unique perspective and a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by Latinx professionals within credit unions. Their insights and leadership will help us create impactful initiatives, programs, and resources that empower our members and promote their professional growth.

“NLCUP has committed to ensuring that Latinx folks have representation in all areas of the credit union industry for 10 plus years. We are committed to ensuring that we have a diverse board by welcoming people of all ages, backgrounds, and titles. I am really proud of the work that my board did to ensure that our mission and purpose was directly aligned with the election process of the new board members. I feel confident that the new people joining our board will help me take NLCUP to levels it has not reached before” said our Executive director, Barbara Mojica. 

NLCUP is dedicated to providing financial education and services for the Hispanic/Latinx community as well as to increase economic, asset-building, and professional development opportunities for Latinx credit union professionals.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion serve as the foundational principles driving NLCUP’s existence and are interwoven into its values, essence, work, and advocacy. NLCUP was born out of the need to create a safe space for Latinx professionals to support each other. At NLCUP, we strongly believe a successful DEI culture strengthens credit unions by providing diverse employees equal access to career advancement and strengthens diverse communities with equal access to capital. Join us in our vision of creating a stronger, more equal world.