The latest from Tansley Stearns

Jul 23, 2019 - by Tansley Stearns, Canvas Credit Union

Making the impossible possible: If Willy Wonka can, why not credit unions?

I have always been a very big fan of both Roald Dahl, and most especially his book, Charlie & the Chocolate Factory. Throughout Dahl’s work, he creates magical spaces ...

May 28, 2019 - by Tansley Stearns, Canvas Credit Union

Ruling at recovery: Five ways to make mistakes “moments to remember”

My mom was recently in Colorado visiting us. One evening when I got home from work, there was a bouquet of flowers on the counter. My mom has quite a ...

Apr 11, 2019 - by Tansley Stearns, Canvas Credit Union

Credit unions are not-for-profit, we’re for members

A recent MarketPlace.org article attributed credit union growth to lax regulations. Headlined with “As relaxed regulations spur credit union memberships, banks cry foul,” the article touts how credit unions ...

Mar 29, 2019 - by Tansley Stearns, Canvas Credit Union

Stand up to worry. Be bold. Be brave.

As Apple made its announcement this week about their new credit card, what was the conversation like at your credit union? I’m guessing there was curiosity, frustration, and possibly ...

Jan 23, 2019 - by Tansley Stearns, Canvas Credit Union

Stumble no more: 5 steps to winning the war for talent

I love interviews. Getting to know people, their unique stories and passions truly lights up my day. Recently, I had the opportunity to participate in a final interview for a ...

Dec 6, 2018 - by Tansley Stearns, Canvas Credit Union

5 lessons from grandma Lizzie: Keeping aligned across your branch network

I’m very lucky that I have a close relationship with my mom. She’s humble, funny, genuine and she is a remarkable grandmother. She lives in Michigan and our ...

Sep 25, 2018 - by Tansley Stearns, Canvas Credit Union

Delightfully offbeat = totally normal: Five steps to growing a stronger culture

A couple of years ago, my mom came to visit my family. At the time, we were living in Madison, Wisconsin and it was about a six-hour drive from where ...

May 12, 2016 - by Tansley Stearns, Canvas Credit Union

Are we there yet? Five steps to a quicker & easier member experience

I often tease my mother that the one thing she didn’t teach me was patience. I’ve never been good at waiting. Very little in life moves quickly enough ...

Tansley Stearns

Chief Impact Director
Canvas Credit Union

Web: www.becomingcanvas.com

Tansley is a dynamic force of nature, fiercely crusading on behalf of all credit unions while tirelessly driving forward the brand image and family spirit of Canvas. She joined us in April 2018 and has spent every moment since amplifying the credit union’s ability to transform lives with her innovative marketing, brand, communications, and strategy efforts. Tansley leads the people of Canvas with a bright fire and desire for greatness that is passed down with every interaction with our team.

Tansley brings with her more than 20 years of credit union leadership experience, including roles in research, sales, service, and government relations to Canvas. Just prior to coming on board, Tansley served as Chief Impact Officer at Filene Research Institute where she played a pivotal role in building bridges between credit unions, academia, and Silicon Valley. Her work has ensured that even more institutions engage with Filene’s credit union-focused, action-ready research. Tansley has been a pivotal addition in every community she serves, activating the credit union movement with grace, and as always, a smile.

Prior to her tenure at Filene, Tansley served as AVP of Corporate Strategy & Government Relations at Bethpage Federal Credit Union in NY, helping to shape and execute strategy in an ever-changing legislative landscape. She was VP of Sales & Service at both Connex Credit Union and BestSource Credit Union for a combined 13 years where she honed her ability to lead marketing, sales, and business development initiatives along all frontline, member-facing channels.