DEI is in credit unions’ DNA, at CUNA GAC and beyond
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is in the DNA of the credit union movement. CUNA works to advance it within our organization and we support and amplify credit union and system partners’ DEI efforts. As such, we are excited to highlight this important work throughout DEI Tuesday during the 2023 CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference, which commences in just a few days.
DEI is at the heart of CUNA’s advocacy. We do not view DEI as solely a plan of action, a program, or a concept to adopt. It is embedded in who we are and what we do.
“It is a message we bring every day to members of congress and legislative staff in seeking their support legislatively to help us expand our role in the greater community and be able to deliver real results to our members and their constituents.” shares Jason Stverak, CUNA deputy chief advocacy officer for federal government affairs,
Equity and financial inclusion work, they make things better for everyone, and we at CUNA need to be leaders in that belief. The lack of economic opportunity and inability to build family wealth has been an historic blight on our underserved and historically marginalized communities. Look at evidence of biased appraisals and depressed home values for Black homeowners. We strive to ensure those in our credit union community will not be denied refinancing or mortgage loans because of these artificially low valuations, and that’s only one part of the system we’re taking on.
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