In two-plus years as CUNA’s vice president of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), Samira Salem has learned how valuable the spirit of cooperation is among credit unions.
In this interview with CUNA Senior Editor Ron Jooss, Salem shares the progress credit unions have made in their DEI journeys—and how gratifying it is to dig deep into the heart of the credit union philosophy.
Salem describes how the principles of DEI are a natural extension of credit union values. Credit unions are advancing the movement by sharing their DEI experiences with each other, collaboratively learning lessons, and revealing new talents.
Credit Union Magazine’s Spring 2023 issue features the 2023 Credit Union Heroes and examines CUNA-League advocacy priorities, board leadership, the impact of financial well-being efforts, fee-related compliance issues, predictions for the year ahead, and more.
