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Slide show: Highlights from the 2019 CUNA GAC

CUNA President/CEO Jim Nussle's address livestreamed on Facebook.

March 11, 2019

Slide show: Highlights from the 2019 CUNA GAC

Former Secretary of State John Kerry lauded credit unions’ legacy of providing fair access to the financial system during his keynote address Monday at the 2019 CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference.

Other highlights included a poignant speech from self-professed “credit union nerd” Maurice Smith, president/CEO of Local Government Federal Credit Union in Raleigh, N.C., and outgoing CUNA chairman; a Facebook Live presentation from CUNA President/CEO Jim Nussle; an update from National Credit Union Foundation Executive Director Gigi Hyland; and an advocacy outlook from Ryan Donovan, CUNA’s chief advocacy officer.

There was pomp and circumstance aplenty during Monday’s opening general session.
National Credit Union Foundation Executive Director Gigi Hyland discusses the link between financial health and physical health.
John Kerry sits down with emcee Antonio Neves for a question-and-answer session.
Jim and Karen Nussle discuss their respective workout playlists.
Maurice Smith gives his final speech as CUNA chairman.
Chief Advocacy Officer Ryan Donovan provides an advocacy update to GAC attendees.
Jennifer Plager interviews Dennis Paul, Elevations CU, at the CUNA News booth in the exhibit hall.

►Read more conference coverage from CUNA News, and get live updates on Twitter via @CUNA_News, @cumagazine, @CUNA, and by using the #CUNAGAC hashtag. You can also follow the conference on Facebook and Instagram. For a complete schedule and information on keynote speakers and breakout sessions, visit the CUNA GAC event page.