Favorite Parts Of Being A Vice President Education And Social Impact At Credit Union League
Amanda, a VP of Education & Social Impact, finds immense satisfaction in seeing educational concepts and conference ideas transform from mere thoughts into tangible, impactful experiences, especially when attendees benefit from the content being provided. The most fulfilling aspect of the role lies in witnessing the credit union community's unwavering support and collective action during times of crisis, such as the California fires, where credit unions rallied to assist both victims and staff, proving that work is done "with purpose."
Education, Social Impact, Community Engagement, Leadership, Purpose-Driven Work
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Amanda Garcia-Merz
Vice President, Education & Social Impact
California Credit Union League, Nevada's Credit Unions and the Utah Credit Union Association
Sacramento State
English, Writing & Education
Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing)
Education
Worked 20+ Hours in School, Transfer Student
Video Highlights
1. Opportunity to see educational concepts come to fruition, from planning to execution at conferences.
2. The exhilaration of seeing people enjoy and benefit from the educational content provided.
3. Witnessing the credit union industry's support for communities and staff during crises, such as providing aid after the California fires.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your role?
Being in my role, I get to see something come to fruition. I love seeing a concept of the necessary education for the year and then coming up with the best plans and ideas on how to ensure we're providing it.
I love to see an idea for a conference in your mind, and then witness it on stage a few months later. It's absolutely exhilarating to see people enjoying the content you are providing them within the community.
Of course, that's easy when you get to work day in and day out for a good purpose. I love the opportunity each day to get up and see what credit unions are doing.
I come from California, and we had large fires in Southern California this past year. Seeing the industry rally to support not only those who were victims of the fires in many ways, but also our own staff, some of whom worked within our branches and were dearly affected.
Watching our credit unions come together to support them and their needs, even the most minute. They did a drive to get gift cards to provide to someone who could then go to a clothing store and replace clothes they needed for work. Seeing people in the industry do that kind of work and support for one another is what truly fuels me every day.