Damian Alarcon-Young, corporate relations manager for Travis CU (Vacaville, CA), was one of six panelists on a "How Credit Unions Serve and Empower Hispanic Consumers and Communities" webinar recently in recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15).

The webinar brought together thought leaders from across the credit union industry to discuss advancing safe, fair, and affordable financial access for Hispanic consumers, as well as empowering them — particularly the unbanked and underserved communities.

Specific examples were given, learning moments and anecdotal stories shared, and strategies and mission-oriented guidance were elaborated on as credit unions across the nation try to take their underserved-communities goals to the next level in serving Hispanic and other populations.

This one-hour virtual roundtable brought together the following stakeholders:

• Tammie Corbin, financial literacy and outreach analyst for NCUA.
• Maria Martinez, CEO of Border FCU (Del Rio, TX).
• Ynette Gibbs, CEO of Newrizons FCU (Hoquiam, WA).
• Max Villaronga, CEO of Raiz FCU (El Paso, TX).
• Luis Pastor, CEO of Latino Community CU (Raleigh, N.C.)
  
  

The National Credit Union Administration’s (NCUA) Office of Consumer Financial Protection and Hispanic Employee Resource Group hosted this virtual roundtable, with opening comments by Catherine Galicia, chief of staff for NCUA.

View the archived version here!

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