Maximizing Mission: Using CDFI, LID, and MDI Certifications to Expand LMI Opportunity

Robin Hollis

As Vice President of Network Growth at Inclusiv, Robin Hollis is a strategic, relationship‑driven leader dedicated to expanding the national footprint of mission‑focused credit unions and strengthening the movement for financial inclusion. In this role, she leads the organization’s membership growth strategy: advancing recruitment, segmentation, retention, and engagement efforts across Inclusiv’s diverse network of community development credit unions, CDFIs, MDIs, and industry partners. Through strategic leadership and resource development, Robin leads initiatives that deepen member value, ensuring that credit unions serving low and moderate-income, rural, urban, and reservation‑based communities have access to the capital, connections, and capacity‑building tools they need to thrive. She drives cross‑functional alignment to elevate Inclusiv’s visibility, expand sponsorship and partnership opportunities, and ensure member perspectives inform advocacy and program design. Robin also leads Inclusiv’s work with affinity groups, strategic partnerships, and high‑impact events that foster collaboration and build community across the Network.

Robin’s career spans over 30 years in the financial industry. She started her career with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations as a Credit Union Examiner.  Prior to joining Inclusiv, she was the Community Development Officer at the Illinois Credit Union League and has worked for credit unions in the roles of Chief Financial Officer and Chief Executive Officer.  Robin holds a B.A. in Public Administration from Roosevelt University and has earned Credit Union Compliance Expert, Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor, and Bank Secrecy Act Compliance Specialist certifications from CUNA Management School.  In 2021, Robin earned a certificate from Northwestern University in Leading Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.