The latest from Tansley Stearns

Jan 13, 2021 - by Tansley Stearns, Canvas Credit Union

There’s no crying in credit unions: Five ways to help your team thrive

My first CEO at my first credit union, John Normandeau, helped shape my career in many ways. He believed in me way more than I believed in myself. He identified ...

Dec 2, 2020 - by Tansley Stearns, Canvas Credit Union

Creating impact through well-being

Last weekend, as I was prepping the dough to enjoy our family’s Sunday tradition of grilling pizzas, my 10-year old daughter, MacKenzie, came upstairs from our basement. She typically ...

Sep 25, 2020 - by Tansley Stearns, Canvas Credit Union

Strategy in the time of coronavirus: The boot that always fits

Living in Colorado brings many benefits. The beauty, diversity, and magnificence of the hiking rises to the top of my list when ranking Colorado’s voluminous gifts. My daughter MacKenzie, ...

Jul 28, 2020 - by Tansley Stearns, Canvas Credit Union

Shine and serve: Seven ways to surprise and delight on this tough racecourse

One of the things that I learned when I was running marathons was that, no matter how much you prepare, anything can happen when you run 26.2 miles. There ...

Jun 10, 2020 - by Tansley Stearns, Canvas Credit Union

Family helps us both grieve and shine throughout our most challenging seasons

The last several months have left many of us raw with grief. With all that has unfolded, the weight of this time is heavy. Countless coping mechanisms have been ripped ...

Apr 6, 2020 - by Tansley Stearns, Canvas Credit Union

What will you be known for when we find normalcy?

Music has been a big part of my life since I was little. When I was three, I begged my mom to allow me to start playing the violin. She ...

Mar 11, 2020 - by Tansley Stearns, Canvas Credit Union

Credit unions can create even more impact by leveraging big games

I’m a big fan of the Super Bowl. It’s such a tradition to enjoy the game with those we love, and there is something for everyone. In my ...

Jan 24, 2020 - by Tansley Stearns, Canvas Credit Union

Lessons from Dolittle: Five ways to grow long-term impact with a diverse team

I love the movies. I relish great storytelling and suspending my disbelief to immerse in another world. Now that she’s getting a bit older, my daughter MacKenzie and I ...

Tansley Stearns

Chief People & Strategy Officer
Canvas Credit Union

Web: https://www.canvas.org

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.