Great Basin Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that Alexander Christopher, has been selected to attend Crash the GAC 2020 by The Cooperative Trust and Credit Union National Association to represent Nevada!
“I am dedicated to the Credit Union Movement and am enthusiastic to advocate for the State of Nevada and Credit Union’s nationwide!” says Alexandra, Employee Development Coordinator. “The opportunity to meet like-minded individuals who are equally as passionate is such an exciting prospect!”
Crash the GAC is a non-stop, career-changing program for credit union young professionals that allows them to participate in the industry’s largest advocacy conference with complimentary registration, exclusive networking opportunities, leadership development tools, and mentoring sessions with industry leaders from organizations such as Filene Research Institute, CUNA, and National Credit Union Foundation (NCUF).
“The Crashers bring so much energy and passion to CUNA GAC,” said CUNA President and CEO Jim Nussle. “I always look forward to meeting each new group, knowing that these folks are the people that will lead our movement in the future. I am so impressed with this year’s class and I am excited to see where this leadership opportunity takes them in their careers. CUNA is proud to join Filene and The Cooperative Trust to make this special program possible year after year.”
Representing nearly every U.S. state, the 2020 Class of Crashers includes 60 emerging leaders with diverse roles at their credit unions. Crashers are selected through a highly competitive process, earning free attendance at CUNA GAC where they can network and learn from over 5,000 top credit union advocates.
Jennifer Denoo, Great Basin CEO, says “We are thrilled that Alexandra will be attending this event with such a great group of young professionals. There is nothing else like this conference, and I have no doubt Alexandra will soak it all in and come away with an invigorated passion for the work that credit unions do in our communities every day.”
“We are excited to introduce the next generation of leaders to this life-changing experience,” Filene’s Director for Community Development, Cortney Angeley, commented. “The Cooperative Trust and the Crash Program provides exceptional experiences to help emerging leaders develop their careers. Most importantly, the connections made at CUNA GAC are a catalyst to building a life-long network of passionate credit union advocates.”
Crash the GAC and other Crash events throughout the year are designed to spark new ways of thinking and build lasting relationships for emerging leaders and rising talent within the credit union industry. Crashers will leave the nation’s capital with a new hunger to help strengthen their communities and organizations. This highly competitive opportunity is a launching pad for many young professionals’ careers and gives them the confidence and insight to make a profound and lasting impact in the industry.
Crash the GAC is brought to you by the Cooperative Trust and Filene Research Institute and is made possible by the generous support of CUNA, and with help from League partners.
Alexandra Christopher.