Sister Societies

Sister Societies are local Global Women Leadership Network chapters (part of the World Council of Credit Unions) established around the world to further the Network’s global mission of making a local impact. Chapter members do this by convening credit union leaders (men and women), discussing credit union issues, exchanging ideas, networking with neighboring credit union leaders, and sharing lessons learned. Sister Societies also provide an opportunity to talk through important issues impacting women leaders in credit unions.

The Sister Society initiative within the Cornerstone region is part of the League’s International Relationship Committee.

Upcoming Meetings

Sister Society chapters hold networking and educational events throughout the year. Keep checking back for more events.

Latest News

Sister Society Shares Experiences with Imposter Syndrome

Wed May 08, 2024

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Kansas-Missouri Sister Society planning cmte with speaker

More than 60 credit union leaders from seven Wichita-area credit unions attended the Kansas/Missouri Sister Society meeting on May 2 at Groover Labs in Wichita. The meeting focused on imposter syndrome and how it affects leaders professionally and personally.  

Jenna Bottolfsen, career management and development coach and owner of Wallace Associates, led the interactive meeting. Participants shared their personal experiences with anxiety and confidence (or lack thereof) and shared strategies to overcome imposter syndrome and feelings of inadequacy.  

The meeting was hosted and planned by Sister Society members from Credit Union of America, Heartland Credit Union, and Meritrust Credit Union. Sponsors included Origence, Velocity, M2 the Agency, and Strategy Corps.  

Kansas-Missouri Sister Society meeting

 

About Sister Societies and the Global Women’s Leadership Network 

Sister Societies are groups of Global Women’s Leadership Network members and non-members established on a local level to further GWLN's global mission by making a local impact. GWLN aims to provide women with the opportunity and resources to make a measurable difference in each other, credit union members’ lives, and their communities.  

Cornerstone supports Sister Society chapters throughout the five-state region. For information about Sister Society meetings and how to get involved, visit Cornerstone’s Sister Society page or contact your local leader. 

Questions?

For more information regarding Sister Societies, including upcoming meetings, how you can get involved and volunteer in an existing or new chapter, please contact one of the following leaders:

Arkansas Chapter

Tammy Passafiume
Diamond Lakes FCU

Central Texas Chapter

Shelli McCoy
First Central CU

Greater Houston Chapter

Monique Gunter 
Wellby Financial

Kansas Chapter

Nicole El-Chami
CU of America
Vicki Plank 
Meritrust CU

Missouri Chapter

Michelle Wood 
Mazuma CU 
Jean Hughes 
Mainstreet CU

North Texas Chapter

Mary Beth Spuck
Resource One CU
Lily Newfarmer
Tarrant County’s CU

Oklahoma City Chapter

Amy Downs
Allegiance CU
Griselda Spencer
Teachers CU

Tulsa Chapter

Gina Wilson
Oklahoma Central CU 
Jen Martin 
Oklahoma Central CU

West Texas Chapter

Judy DeHaro 
FirstLight CU