WASHINGTON–Carrie Hunt is stepping down as chief advocacy officer with America’s Credit Unions.
Hunt was named to the post in March of 2024 and had been heading up the national trade group’s advocacy strategy in Washington. She has been a spokesperson for America’s Credit Unions on numerous issues and often led the weekly call with the media.
“We can confirm that Carrie Hunt has resigned from her role as Chief Advocacy Officer at America’s Credit Unions,” a spokesperson for America’s Credit Unions told the CU Daily. “We appreciate her contributions during her time here and wish her well. Led by our CEO Jim Nussle, our advocacy team remains highly experienced, deeply engaged, and fully committed to advancing credit union priorities at every level of government. Supported by our League partners and industry allies, America’s Credit Unions’ advocacy strength will remain as strong and effective as ever.”
Hunt is departing as America’s Credit Unions prepares to welcome a new CEO, Scott Simpson, in November.
Earlier Positions
Prior to joining America’s Credit Unions, Hunt was president of the Virginia Credit Union League, which she led from 2021-2024.
Prior to joining the Virginia Credit Union League in 2021, Hunt served as executive vice president of government affairs and general counsel for the National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions (NAFCU), where she oversaw the association’s legislative, political, regulatory, compliance and research divisions.
She was named to The Hill newspaper’s top Washington lobbyist lists in 2019 and 2020.
Before joining NAFCU, Hunt worked as the legal counsel to Massachusetts state Sen. Andrea Nuciforo, Jr., Senate Chairman of the Joint Committee on Banks and Banking. Hunt also worked as a law clerk.
