SANTA FE, NM (October 10, 2023) — After 32 transformative years leading Guadalupe Credit Union (GCU), President/CEO Winona Nava has announced her retirement, effective at the end of October. Her visionary leadership has been the driving force behind GCU’s exponential growth and the delivery of vital financial services to underserved communities.
Winona’s tenure saw GCU’s assets soar from $10 million to $263 million, serving over 27,000 members across seven counties in Northern New Mexico.
Winona made history as the first New Mexican recipient of the National Credit Union Foundation’s prestigious Herb Wegner Award. This adds to her collection of achievements, including the 2023 James D. Likens WCMS Alumni Recognition Award.
“Winona has not just been a leader but a trailblazer in our industry,” said Linda Medina, GCU’s Board Chair. “She has shown true dedication to financial empowerment, which will continue to impact our communities for years to come.”
“Although I’m happy to move onto a new chapter in my life, I will miss all of you and GCU’s mission of ‘Providing Financial Empowerment in the Communities We Serve.’ I reflect with immense pride on the journey we have undertaken together,” said Winona Nava.
Member-owned and not-for-profit Guadalupe Credit Union is a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that has served Northern New Mexico since 1948. Anyone who lives or works in Santa Fe, San Miguel, Río Arriba, Mora, Torrance, Colfax or Taos counties is invited to join. GCU is an equal opportunity lender and is federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration.
Nelson Medina
Marketing Director
505-216-0555
nmedina@guadalupecu.org
