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Empowering Communities: A Credit Union CEO’s Vision for Financial Success


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Join us as we sit down with Maria J. Martinez, the dynamic President & CEO of Border Federal Credit Union. With a profound dedication to her community and a rich portfolio of leadership roles, Maria shares her journey through finance and community service. Starting from her early days in banking to her current role leading a credit union, her story showcases the power of effective networking and community involvement. This episode dives into Maria's leadership challenges and triumphs, her strategic response to the COVID pandemic, and her proactive approach to community development and financial education. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in leadership, community impact, and the evolving role of credit unions in fostering economic growth and stability.

For more information on Maria's work and her associations, visit:

  • Border FCU

  • CUWLA (Credit Union Women’s Leadership Alliance)

  • NLCUP (National Association of Latino Credit Unions and Professionals)

  • PSCU/Co-op Solutions

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