Couldn't make it to the Northwest Credit Union Association's Amplify conference this year? CU Times has got it covered.
Here are the sessions and topics that had attendees buzzing:
Policies Key to Preventing Breaches: Security expert Giles Witherspoon-Boyd explains what evolving mobile payments technology means for CUs.
Merging? Be Practical: Consultant advises credit union execs and board members on merger best practices.
Catering to Middle-Income America: Credit unions can be a saving grace for middle-income consumers, who often face financial trouble.
Marijuana Businesses Entice CUs: Credit unions looking to serve legal pot businesses have work to do in the risk management area.
Nussle Urges NWCUA to Boost Advocacy: At its annual meeting, the NWCUA passes a resolution to support a strong partnership with CUNA.
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Natasha Chilingerian
Natasha Chilingerian has been immersed in the credit union industry for over a decade. She first joined CU Times in 2011 as a freelance writer, and following a two-year hiatus from 2013-2015, during which time she served as a communications specialist for Xceed Financial Credit Union (now Kinecta Federal Credit Union), she re-joined the CU Times team full-time as managing editor. She was promoted to executive editor in 2019. In the earlier days of her career, Chilingerian focused on news and lifestyle journalism, serving as a writer and editor for numerous regional publications in Oregon, Louisiana, South Carolina and the San Francisco Bay Area. In addition, she holds experience in marketing copywriting for companies in the finance and technology space. At CU Times, she covers People and Community news, cybersecurity, fintech partnerships, marketing, workplace culture, leadership, DEI, branch strategies, digital banking and more. She currently works remotely and splits her time between Southern California and Portland, Ore.
