MADISON, Wis.——CUES and TruStage have announced “Leadership Pathways,” a yearlong, integrated leadership development experience the organizations said is designed to expand access to advanced leadership preparation across the credit union system.
Through a TruStage-funded scholarship, 20 selected participants—with nominations from Inclusiv, the National Association of Latino Credit Unions & Professionals (NLCUP), the African American Credit Union Coalition (AACUC), and CU Pride—will complete the CUES Advanced Management Program with eCornell and also receive individualized executive development planning, coaching, and mentorship, CUES and TruStage said.
‘Individually Widening the On-Ramp’
“Leadership Pathways is about intentionally widening the on-ramp to advanced leadership development across our system,” CUES CEO Heather McKissick said in a statement. “At CUES, we see
every leadership journey as cumulative, built through education, experience, and support over time. We’re deeply grateful to TruStage for sharing that long-term view, and to AACUC, NLCUP, Inclusiv, and CU Pride for helping identify leaders whose perspectives and potential will strengthen organizations and communities across the credit union movement.”
Direct Investment in People
“TruStage was founded upon the principle of people helping people, and this is a direct investment in the people who will shape the future of the credit union system,” TruStage President and CEO Terrance Williams said in a statement. “Leadership Pathways will cultivate purpose-driven leaders and equip top talent with the skills, perspective and sustained support to not only advance their careers, but the credit union system overall. We’re proud to partner with CUES to build toward a brighter future.”
The Timeline
The timeline for the new program is:
- Nomination window: Feb 1–Mar 15, 2026
- Cohort announcement: June 2026
- Program run: June 2026–June 2027
