Cornerstone CUYP

What year for growth, learning, and connections! 🎥✨ The YP Advisors made 2024 unforgettable for credit union young professionals in our region. We’re so proud of what we’ve accomplished together and look forward to continuing the momentum in 2025. Let’s do this!🎉 #CUYP #CornerstoneYPs #CreditUnions

Major kudos to our YP Advisors! They joined Cornerstone staffers for an annual planning session in Plano. They reviewed 2024 wins, set new goals for 2025, and focused on personal growth—all to support young professionals in the Cornerstone region.🎉 We see you and appreciate you!

Shining the #YPSpotlight on Erika Gonzalez, retail account specialist II at FirstLight Federal Credit Union in El Paso, TX. She's been in the credit union industry for 8 years. 🌟What is your favorite thing about working in the credit union? My favorite thing about working in a credit union is helping members meet their goals and looking for ways to help them with their financial needs. 🌟What is one thing that surprises most people about you? My husband and I do a lot of DIY projects we recently completed our Pergola. 🌟What are you currently reading? "The Power of a Lot of Little Things Done Well" 🌟Who is your role model and why? My mother. She is always looking for ways to help people in need. 🌟If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why? Teleporting. I love visiting my family but they live far away and I have to fly to them. If I could teleport, I could spend more time with them. 🌟What is your favorite place you've traveled? I loved going to Niagra Falls in Canada. It's just breathtaking how beautiful it was. #CUYP #CornerstoneYPs #Texas

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Meet #CUYP Jared Patton, virtual services operations manager at Rave Financial in Beaumont, TX. 🌟What is your favorite thing about working in the credit union? The community-oriented environment, member-focused service, collaborative and innovative culture, and personal and professional growth opportunities. 🌟What are you binge-watching right now? "The Lake" on Amazon Prime 🌟If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why? Mind reading: This superpower could be useful for understanding people better, improving communication, and resolving conflicts. 🌟What’s your favorite non-profit to support and why? Rainbow Room of Beaumont, TX. This organization serves children and teens who have suffered abuse and/or neglect. I've worked through the adoption/foster care programs to become licensed and this organization shows that it truly cares for the children. 🌟 What is your favorite podcast? I don't have just one favorite podcasts, but I do enjoy any podcasts that focus on personal growth and self-care. #YPSpotlight #CornerstoneYPs #CreditUnions #Texas

We 💚 getting to know the young professionals in our region! This #YPSpotlight is on April Mason. She's in public relations/business development at First Family Federal Credit Union in Henryetta, OK. 🌟What is your favorite thing about working in the credit union? Our CEO always says “Give them the pickle!” That's the First Family way of saying “We will do whatever we can to help our members.” I absolutely love how empowered I am to help our members. 🌟Favorite movie that you can see over and over? Barbie! The pink sparkles drew me in, the smart feminist humor kept it on repeat. 🌟What is one thing that surprises most people about you? I am on the volunteer leadership team for Tulsa Oktoberfest. I spend a week’s vacation every fall wearing a German dirndl and welcoming visitors to one of the best Oktoberfest celebrations in the world. 🌟What are you currently reading? "How to Lead When You're Not in Charge: Leveraging Influence When You Lack Authority" by Clay Scroggins 🌟What are you binge-watching right now? I just finished “Severance” on AppleTV (Amazing!) but Parks and Rec is always on deck. Leslie Knope is my idol! 🌟If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why? The ability to eyeball the correct size Tupperware container for leftovers. It's always way too big or way too small! 🌟What’s your favorite non-profit to support and why? I would be remiss if I did not shout out GIRL SCOUTS! I am a lifelong member who owes a lot to the organization. Without Girl Scouts, I would not be the leader or the woman, I am today. #CUYP #CornerstoneYPs #OK

📣The countdown is on to apply for Crash the GAC in Washington, D.C.📣 GAC Crashers will: 🎤Hear from world-class speakers 💼Participate in lawmaker visits to advocate for credit unions 🤝Network with top leaders and peers 💡Explore cutting-edge innovations in the industry’s largest exhibit hall   Submit a 60-second video explaining why YOU should represent your credit union and state. Authenticity matters more than video production, so just be yourself! Details: https://lnkd.in/ebsWjfQk Deadline: Sunday, December 1, 2024.

TTCU Federal Credit Union Young Professionals met with new CEO Shelby Beil back in August for an informal Q&A. Read more about it in the Cornerstone League article below! https://lnkd.in/gCQtvqe2

YP Advisor Dawn J. (Fort Worth City Credit Union) shares three benefits of YPs attending leadership conferences. https://ow.ly/wvOn50Ua5Q9 Thanks to Natalie Toledo (Frontier Community Credit Union) and Stephanie Robb, CCUE (BluCurrent Credit Union) for their insights. #CUYP #CreditUnions

Shining the #YPSpotlight on Brenda M., compliance manager at Neighborhood Credit Union! She's been in the industry for 15 years. 🌟What is your favorite thing about working in the credit union? My favorite thing about working in the credit union is the amazing support and mentorship I’ve received throughout my compliance career. I’ve been very blessed to connect with amazing mentors who have provided me with compliance, risk, and audit opportunities. This environment cultivates a culture where professional growth and collaboration contribute to a mission that always prioritizes our member’s well-being. It’s very inspirational to me to be part of a team that values development and teamwork to promote a happy and positive work environment. 🌟Who is your role model and why? My dad is my role model. He has always demonstrated the value of a strong work ethic and taught me the importance of punctuality, hard work, and a commitment to quality. These are just a few qualities he instilled in me that I strive to incorporate into my life. 🌟What is your favorite place you’ve traveled? London has been my favorite city to visit. I was very impressed by its historic Gothic-style buildings, which are constantly and carefully being restored to preserve their original historical quality. There’s so much to do that you can never get bored! One of the highlights of my trip was fulfilling my dream of attending a live ballet at the Royal Opera House, and it certainly lived up to my expectations. What’s your favorite non-profit to support and why? My favorite non-profit to support during this time is the Humane Society of the United States due to its hurricane relief efforts to help animals. They have been working extremely hard to rescue many dogs, cats, and other animals from the recent Hurricane Helene disaster and are already executing rescue operations for Hurricane Milton. I encourage you to review their website and donate to their Emergency Animal Relief fund if you can. Sadly, many animals are left stranded or abandoned without any assistance, and the Humane Society makes all efforts to rescue them from natural disasters. https://ow.ly/oG7n50UahKr #CUYP #CornerstoneYPs #CreditUnions