MADISON, Wis.–Twenty-three people have been selected to be part of Wave 21 of Filene’s i3 program, the “elite, two-year innovation leadership experience designed to develop the next generation of changemakers.”
Since its inception, Filene said its i3 program has equipped top credit union professionals with the mindset, tools, and network needed to drive meaningful innovation in the industry. The newest cohort will tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing credit unions today, collaborating to design, test, and scale solutions that strengthen financial services for all, according to the organization.
A ‘Beacon’
“Filene’s i3 program continues to be a beacon of innovation and leadership within the credit union industry. By equipping these talented professionals with the tools, mindset, and network to think forward and change lives, we are not only shaping the future of financial services but also ensuring that credit unions remain at the forefront of delivering exceptional value to their members,” Filene President & CEO Mark Meyer said in a statement. “I am excited to see the transformative impact that Wave 21 will bring to our industry.”
The New i3ers
Joining the ranks of over 380 credit union industry leaders already within the Filene i3 community are:
- Zamarr Allen, Bethpage Federal Credit Union
- Gabrielle Ayeni, Golden 1 Credit Union
- Carlos Campuzano, SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
- Kathleen Cook, Velera
- Jeffrey Crofts, Westerra Credit Union
- Remie Cruz, Wright-Patt Credit Union
- Dustin Daniels, Loyalty Credit Union
- Stephanie Harney, Chartway Federal Credit Union
- Erik Hawkins, Redwood Credit Union
- Caitlin Hickman, University of Michigan
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- Mary Kenosian, Financial Plus Credit Union
- Ireen Latimer, Chartway Federal Credit Union
- Danijel Ljuna, Suncoast Credit Union
- Keili McEwen, Tinker Federal Credit Union
- Ryan Nong, Millennium Corporate Credit Union
- Chris Rogers, Origence
- Taurean Seib, Coastal Community
- Adam Sobeck, 4Front Credit Union
- Raegan Walker, Air Academy Credit Union
- Emily Walton, Royal Credit Union
- Jessica Watson, Bethpage Federal Credit Union
- Justin Webb, Commonwealth Credit Union
- Nick Whiting, Chartway Federal Credit Union
‘Cross-Functional Teams’
Filene said in a statement that through the cohort-based program, participants collaborate in cross-functional teams to explore and address some of credit unions’ biggest issues.
“By engaging the diverse perspectives of members, staff, stakeholders, and subject-matter experts to co-create new solutions, participants learn skills essential for facilitating innovation,” Filene said. “Through the process of exploring and iterating new ideas to gain insight, reduce risk, and validate solutions, participants become experienced at accelerating learning.”
Over the next two years Filene said the 23 leaders will gain cutting-edge innovation skills, collaborate with top industry minds, and tackle real-world challenges facing credit unions today.