69 credit union professionals earn CCUFC designation

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Congratulations to the 69 credit union professionals in the Cornerstone region who completed the 2023 Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor program. These pros join the ranks of more than 600 CCUFCs.

The Cornerstone Foundation offers the Financial Counseling Certification Program (FiCEP) to credit union staff each year. This enhanced and unique training program combines the convenience of self-study with hands-on learning and additional resources. Students earn their CCUFC credentials while learning the skills and knowledge necessary to assist and empower members to improve their financial well-being.

The new CCUFCs are:

• Adam Joyce, Meritrust CU
• Adriana Ortiz, Education CU
• Adrienne Guidry, Education CU
• Alex Mahomes, People Trust Community FCU
• Alissa Brooks, Education CU
• Amy McClenny, Education CU
• Anna Sader, First Central CU
• Ashley Sapien, Education CU
• Ashton Block, Energize CU
• Beckie Hansen, Education CU
• Brandi Carter, Kelly Community FCU
• Briana Caballero, Education CU
• Brianna Carrillo, Education CU
• Candace Hunt, Education CU
• Cassie Hayes, Energy Capital CU
• Charles Marshall, First Family FCU
• Claudia Burkett, Education CU
• Colten Hibbs, Education CU
• Deanna Seale, Education CU
• Denise Mendoza, Education CU
• Donnielle Goff, Common Cents CU
• Elaina Castaneda, First Central CU
• Elizabeth Flores, Education CU
• Elizabeth Levario, Education CU
• Eric Ruiz, Neighborhood CU
• Eva Walston, Kelly Community FCU
• Garrett Andrews, Education CU
• Hannah Wares, First Family FCU
• Jacob Concha, Kelly Community FCU
• Janie Williams, Education CU
• Jennifer Kellum, Education CU
• Jhon Gill, Education CU
• Julie Sherer, Topeka Police CU
• Karyn Davis, UP Arkansas FCU
• Katelynn Walton, Education CU
• Kayley Bobo, First Family FCU
• Keely Green, Scurry County School FCU
• Kenli Bullard, Education CU
• Killian Craig, Santa Fe FCU
• Krayton Ederington, Diamond Lakes FCU
• Lana Jackson, Education CU
• Laura Miller, Diamond Lakes FCU
• Laura Rea, Education CU
• Lauren McKay, UP Arkansas FCU
• Liam Morgan, Oklahoma Community CU
• Lisa Crisman, Education CU
• Marci Graham, Education CU
• Marcus Smith, Education CU
• Mariah Saldana, Education CU
• Marybeth DeSilva, Education CU
• Melissa Gutierrez, Education CU
• Michaelle Bolt, Louisville Gas and Electric Company CU
• Nancy Ramirez, Education CU
• Penny Holt, Oklahoma Community CU
• Quantashia Walker, Education CU
• Quinn Lockett, Education CU
• Reagan Byrd, Education CU
• Renea Curry, Education CU
• Robyn Sumter, First Family FCU
• Roman Fox, Education CU
• Sarah Maestas, Education CU
• Sasha Price, Neighborhood CU
• Simone Foster, Common Cents CU
• Stacy Newman, Education CU
• Talyia Wells, Education CU
• Teresa Hawthorne, Diamond Lakes FCU
• Tina Hunter, Education CU
• Wendy Lamberson, Education CU
• Zoey Haugsness, Topeka Police CU

“It is a blessing to see the number of certified credit union financial counselors in our Cornerstone region continue to grow,” said Cornerstone Foundation Program Director Emily Moreno. “It is a true value add for credit unions to offer free financial counseling to their members. As we, at the Cornerstone Foundation, continue to empower credit unions to impact their communities, we also continue to add more value to this educational offering and program. I hope to see more credit unions take advantage of FiCEP this year with a new 6th edition book and test available and two different opportunities to participate in 2024.” 

Registration is now open for the 2024 enhanced FiCEP program and details are provided on the Cornerstone Foundation website. If you have questions, please email Emily Moreno or call 214-334-3397.