The CUInsight Network podcast: Community payments – Visa
Featuring Emily Leach, VP of Community Accounts for the Mid-Atlantic Region at Visa
Thank you for tuning in to The CUInsight Network, with your host, Lauren Culp, President & CEO of CUInsight. In The CUInsight Network, we take a deeper dive with the thought leaders who support the credit union community. We discuss issues and challenges facing credit unions and identify best practices to learn and grow together.
My guest on today’s show is Emily Leach, VP of Community Accounts for the Mid-Atlantic Region at Visa. Emily shares her career journey that led her to her current role. Emily has worked at Visa as the team customized solutions and products to work more efficiently with credit unions. Visa is a trusted world leader in digital payment technology that connects and enables individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive.
During our conversation, Emily discusses new strategies for financial education and serving more people through local partnerships. She explains how these partnerships allow credit unions and fellow financial industry partners to enhance their member offerings. Listen as Emily talks about “excellence through execution” and findings from Visa Research: Future of Payment Technology.
As we wrap up the episode, Emily talks about investing in self-care, prepping for credit union industry events, and reading inspiring books. Enjoy my conversation with Emily Leach!
Connect with Emily:
Emily Leach, VP of Community Accounts for the Mid-Atlantic Region at Visa
emleach@visa.com
usa.visa.com
Emily: LinkedIn
Visa: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter
Show notes from this episode:
What an amazing interview with Emily! Check out all the exceptional work her team is doing over at Visa here.
Want to hear more from Emily? Click here.
Shout-out: Emily’s parents
Shout-out: Delaware
Shout-out: Bank of America
Shout-out: Celeste Schwitters
Report mentioned: Visa Research: Future of payment technology
Shout-out: Financial Football
Shout-out: NFL
Shout-out: Read Aloud Delaware
Shout-out: Freeman Arts Pavilion
Shout-out: PSCU
Place mentioned: San Antonio, TX
Shout-out: World Council of Credit Unions
Place mentioned: Boston, MA
Book mentioned: The Most Powerful Woman in the Room Is You by Lydia Fenet
In this episode:
[00:37] – Emily Leach recalls her childhood passion for baking treats.
[02:11] – Emily talks about her full-circle career.
[03:57] – Visa changed their strategy to serve more communities in America.
[05:16] – How does Visa work with credit unions specifically?
[07:45] – Emily talks about Visa’s approach to providing modern financial education.
[10:25] – Visa dedicates time to partner with local organizations. PART 1
[13:13] – Visa dedicates time to partner with local organizations. PART 2
[15:00] – Emily talks about the leadership shown by her parents.
[17:38] – Emily names two cities she’s ready to visit while traveling for credit union industry events.
[19:24] – Emily is excited to continue partnering with credit union teams.
