Women of Banking (formerly Women of Community Banking)

Join Anurag Mukherjee for a powerful conversation with Ashley White, Chief Marketing Officer at Wescom Financial, in this episode of the Women of Community Banking podcast. Ashley shares her inspiring journey from sports management at UCLA to leading strategic marketing, business analytics, and philanthropy at one of Southern California’s most innovative credit unions. In this episode, Ashley dive...

On this episode of Women of Community Banking Podcast, we welcome Denise Stevens, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Velera. Denise brings over thirty years of expertise in payments and shares her career journey, insights on collaboration with credit unions, and the balance between innovation and practicality in product development. Discover how Velera embraces customer inclusion as a core p...

Join us for an insightful episode of the Women of Community Banking Podcast, featuring Kaylee Ganus, Chief Marketing Officer at United Federal Credit Union. Kaylee shares her remarkable journey from public relations to leading marketing and product development at a $4.3 billion credit union. Discover how Kaylee leverages personalized service, rapid member engagement, and strategic community invest...

In this inspiring episode of  Women of Community Banking , host  Anurag Mukherjee  sits down with  Steph Sherrodd , CEO of  Sunward Credit Union  (formerly Sandia Laboratory Federal Credit Union), to explore her remarkable journey through the credit union movement. From starting out as a student intern in Wyoming to leading transformational growth at one of the Southwest’s most innovative credit u...

Welcome to a fresh episode of Women of Community Banking featuring Emma Hayes, Chief Learning and Development Officer at SECU. With nearly three decades of experience in learning and development, Emma shares her insights on fostering a culture of continuous learning in credit unions, overcoming challenges in L&D, and the evolving role of training in today’s digital-first world. Discover how Em...

Welcome to the Women of Community Banking Podcast! In this special episode, host Anurag Mukherjee sits down with Elizabeth McCluskey, Managing Director of the Discovery Fund at TruStage Ventures. Elizabeth shares her inspiring journey from investment banking at UBS to becoming a purpose-driven venture capitalist focused on supporting underserved and underrepresented founders in the fintech space....

In this insightful episode, Anurag Mukherjee talks with Wendy Cleveland, the newly appointed CEO of FirstMark Credit Union. Wendy brings three decades of experience across seven credit unions and shares her inspiring leadership journey, her first 100 days as CEO, and her bold vision for FirstMark’s growth in the highly competitive San Antonio financial market. Wendy discusses:Lessons learned throu...

Join Anurag Mukherjee on the Women of Community Banking Podcast for a dynamic conversation with Amber Cooleen, Senior Vice President of Marketing at AmeriCU Credit Union, upstate New York. Amber brings nearly 25 years of experience in marketing, from real estate and B2B startups to community-driven leadership in credit unions. In this episode, Amber shares her career pivot from law school to marke...

In this engaging episode, meet Qiara Suggs (Chief Human Capital Officer), Aparna Dave (Chief Legal Officer), and Corbette Greak (Chief of Staff) from TDECU, who openly discuss their unique paths into community banking and what inspires them to lead with purpose every day.@  @TDECUYourCreditUnion  Listeners will hear honest reflections about navigating career changes from banking, healthcare, and o...

Join us for a powerful conversation with Kristina Shaw, the newly appointed VP of Strategy at Westerra Credit Union, on the "Women of Community Banking" podcast. In this episode, Kristina shares her unique career path, which began in community healthcare and transitioned into the world of credit unions—all while staying true to a mission of "people serving people."Kristina expl...

In this episode of the "Women of Community Banking" podcast, we sit down with the remarkable Jenna Lampson, CEO of Pacific Service Credit Union. Her story is a true inspiration: she started her career as a teller at age 18 and climbed the ladder to become a CEO, proving that with dedication and a willingness to learn, anything is possible. Jenna shares her candid and insightful journey,...

In this episode of the Women of Community Banking Podcast, we sit down with Angie Dvorak, the Chief Marketing and Growth Officer at Everwise Credit Union. With over two decades of experience, Angie shares her incredible career journey from government to community banking and, finally, to leading one of the most significant rebrands in the industry. Join us as Angie discusses her pivotal role in tr...

In this inspiring episode of the Women of Community Banking Podcast, host Anurag Mukherjee sits down with Lysa M. Barbano, Florida Market President at VyStar Credit Union. Lysa shares her remarkable journey from overcoming personal hardship to empowering communities and teams through leadership, resilience, and purpose-driven service. Discover how Lysa’s life lessons, people-first philosophy, and...

In this powerful episode of the Women of Community Banking podcast, we sit down with the incredible Dee Dee Myers, a true trailblazer and "dream seller" who has dedicated over 37 years to the recruitment industry. From her early days in Fortune 500 companies to founding her own firm, DDJ Myers, Dee Dee shares her remarkable journey and the core values that have guided her success. She op...

Laura Worzella is the Chief Operating Officer of OneAZ Credit Union, a Phoenix, Arizona-based credit union. With over 25 years of experience in financial services — spanning commercial banking and credit unions — she oversees end-to-end operations including loan fulfillment, deposit operations, card services, and workforce management. In this episode of the Women of Community Banking Podcast, Laur...

Welcome to another episode of the Women of Community Banking Podcast! In this powerful and insightful conversation, host Anurag Mukherjee sits down with Cania Infante, Chief Marketing Officer of Municipal Credit Union (MCU), New York. Cania shares her inspirational journey from the retail frontlines to the C-suite, offering invaluable leadership lessons for aspiring female leaders. She discusses p...

Unlock the Future of Retail Banking | Women of Community Banking Podcast Roundtable Welcome to the second roundtable episode of the Women of Community Banking podcast—“The Future of Retail.” Join host Anurag Mukherjee as he sits down with two powerhouses of retail banking: Michelle Kile, Chief Retail Officer of Washington Trust Company, and Lysa M. Barbano, Market President for Florida at VyStar C...

Join us for an exclusive episode featuring Michelle Shelton, COO of Coastal Credit Union, as she shares her inspiring personal journey, leadership lessons, and vision for the future of credit unions and financial services! Whether you're passionate about leadership, DEI, digital banking or wealth management, this conversation offers invaluable insights for professionals and newcomers alike. Mi...

Join us for an insightful and in-depth conversation with Lisamarie Meyer, SVP, Director of Minnesota Branches at Trustone Financial Federal Credit Union, as she shares her extensive experience and unique perspective from over three decades in the financial services industry. With a remarkable 15-year tenure at Trustone, Lisamarie has been a pivotal force in establishing and managing their thriving...

Welcome to a brand new, highly engaging episode of the Women of Community Banking Podcast! Your host, Anurag Mukherjee, is joined by the insightful and experienced Bhavna Guglani, Chief Digital Officer of BCU(  @loveBCU  ) This interview offers a deep dive into the dynamic world of digital finance, leadership, and the future of community banking. Bhavna Guglani brings a truly unique and comprehens...

Get ready for an incredibly inspiring and candid conversation on "Women of Community Banking"! In this must-watch episode, host Anurag Mukherjee sits down with the remarkable Samantha Beeler , President of The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates. Prepare to be captivated by her unique and powerful story. Samantha shares her extraordinary path, starting as a missionary who traveled t...

In this insightful episode of the "Women of Community Banking" podcast, join host Anurag Mukherjee as he sits down with Caroline Willard, the dynamic CEO of Cornerstone League. With nearly 30 years in financial services, including over two decades dedicated to credit unions, Caroline shares her remarkable journey from banking and CUSOs to leading one of the most prominent credit union leagues. Dis...

Join us as we sit down with Miriam Mitchell, the Chief Lending Officer of Addition Financial, in this insightful episode of our podcast series. With 26 years of experience in the financial services industry, Miriam shares her incredible journey from starting as a teller to becoming a leader in the credit union space. In This Episode:Discover Miriam's inspiring career path and how she transitio...

Welcome to another enlightening episode of the "Women of Community Banking" podcast! In this episode, host Anurag Mukherjee is joined by the remarkable Reva Rao, a trailblazer in the financial services industry with a rich career spanning over 25 years. Reva's journey is nothing short of inspiring, having transitioned from the bustling financial hubs of Australia to the dynamic marke...

In this heartfelt episode of the Women of Community Banking podcast, host Anurag Mukherjee sits down with @KarenKoundourakis, Chief Retail Officer of Lake Michigan Credit Union (  @LMCU  ) in Tampa, Florida. Karen shares her inspiring journey, from her early career in social work and community banking to finding her true calling in the credit union movement. Karen, a proud adoptive mother, opens u...