Good Governance: A case study in board diversity education
Diversity and inclusion play an important role in enhancing decision-making.
CUES caught up with Shelly Berryman to learn about SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union’s efforts to educate its top leadership—its board members—about diversity, equity and inclusion. Berryman is VP/board and committee relations of $29 billion SchoolsFirst FCU, Tustin, California.
Q. What is included in the overall learning and development plan for the members of the board of SchoolsFirst FCU?
A. As educators, our board members have a natural thirst for learning. We have a robust annual training schedule for directors that includes regulatory training and continuing education requirements. In addition to their monthly board meetings, the board meets twice a year for strategic planning. Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging is a topic that has a place on their agendas. This includes ongoing, robust learning and meaningful discussions on how we can continuously move forward for the advancement of our members, team, volunteers and the credit union.
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