SANTA ROSA, Calif.–Gwen Oldham has been hired as the new vice president of community and social impact at Redwood Credit Union (RCU). 

In her new role, Oldham will provide leadership, guidance, and oversight of RCU’s community and social impact programs, including the RCU Community Fund (RCUCF), the credit union said. 

Previously, Oldham was the director of corporate social responsibility at AT&T, where she led the strategic development and operational execution of national social impact programs to help narrow the digital divide and empower online safety and digital well-being. She’s also served as vice president of marketing and communications at the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce and the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce.

“We are thrilled to welcome Gwen as our new VP of Community and Social Impact at RCU,” Matt Martin, senior vice president of community and government relations, said in a statement. “Her extensive experience in leading national social impact programs will be instrumental in shaping our efforts to enhance the financial well-being of our members, team members, and communities. We are confident that Gwen’s leadership and vision will drive meaningful change and contribute to the continued success of our social impact initiatives.”  

A resident of Corte Madera, Oldham has earned a Master of Public Policy from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communications from the University of Oregon.