Dawn Borges, Former Executive Committee Member, on the Value of CUYLM

Investing in the development of young credit union leaders is not only beneficial to the employee, but to the system as a whole, because you are not just investing in a person; you are investing in the long-term security, stability, and growth of future credit unions. An initiative like CUYLM is important because it provides future leaders the opportunity to expand their networks and gain a deeper understanding of the system issues while working collaboratively to help find solutions.

If you know a way to make the world a better place and can help prepare people for what is ahead, we have a responsibility to share it with people, who will then pass it along to others. This knowledge sharing is why CUYLM was such an instrumental part of my career. I was fortunate to have a leader within my credit union invest in me and support my professional growth, which has given me the tools I needed to get to where I am today.

Being a part of the Executive Committee with CUYLM allowed me to be a part of something beyond my credit union, helped enlighten me to the challenges, and showed me the opportunities available. I had the opportunity to advocate on behalf of the system with Parliament in Ottawa, facilitate working groups with executives and board members of our credit union, and gain valuable leadership development training through the CUYLM-hosted Think Tanks and conferences. All of this continues to benefit me today.

I’m excited about the potential of the young leaders I know today. They are authentic, bright, and curious. If we do our part to help them get ready, the future will be in good hands.

Former CUYLM Executive Committee member
Dawn Borges, Director, Member and Employee Experience
Crosstown Civic Credit Union