Our Vision
Expanding financial inclusion through a vibrant and growing global credit union system.
About WFCU
What is WFCU?
WOCCU's partner organization, the Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions (WFCU) is a separate 501c3, established to advance the shared vision of expanding financial inclusion through a vibrant and growing global credit union system.
Our Mission
Bridging credit union gaps using shared global journeys to engage industry stakeholders worldwide.
Our Board of Directors
The Worldwide Foundation for Credit Union's Board of Director's is a thirteen-member governing body, composed of credit union industry leaders that are committed to the Foundation's mission.
Director
Manfred Alfonso Dasenbrock
Confederação Interestadual das Cooperativas Ligadas ao SICREDI (SICREDI)
Meet the WF Team
The Foundation's staff is composed of over three decades of experience in the credit union industry and financial inclusion sector, striving to improve lives through the cooperative model.
WOCCU PRESIDENT/CEO
Elissa McCarter LaBorde
Elissa McCarter LaBorde began serving as World Council of Credit Unions’ President and CEO in August 2021, bringing more than 20 years of experience leading organizations in delivering financial services to underserved communities across the globe.
PRESIDENT
Mike Reuter
Mike leads the strategic vision for the Worldwide Foundation, focusing on maximizing revenue opportunities, streamlining operations and engaging new audiences to help expand credit unions and transform member lives.
Global Women's Leadership Network Director
Eleni Giakoumopoulos
Giakoumopoulos has over 25 years of international experience working in nearly 30 countries in western, central and eastern Europe. Her background includes managing European Union cross-border cooperation programs through consultancy work, membership recruitment for a national trade association, content development for print and digital media and directing career services at the American College of Thessaloniki, an educational organization in Northern Greece.
WYCUP Manager
Ari Farrell
Ari Farrell (They/Ari) serves as Manager of the World Young Credit Union Professionals (WYCUP) program, an initiative of Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions. Farrell has over 17 years’ experience in customer service and 10 years in the credit union industry. After attending University for psychology, teaching and fine arts, they never imagined how deeply that aligned with their future credit union journey. Having served on several boards, grass roots orgs, and chapters, Farrell found that credit union advocate and Change Leader are titles they would proudly hold for years to come.
Philanthropy Manager
Marcey Ciaccio
Marcey is the Philanthropy Manager at Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions, where she cultivates relationships to secure philanthropic support. Her background includes roles in philanthropy and marketing and communications at a variety of nonprofit organizations in sectors such as health care, higher education and community foundations.
Marketing, Communications and Grant Management Consultant
Alisa Stetsyshyn
Alisa Stetsyshyn serves as the Marketing, Communications and Grant Management Consultant for Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions (WFCU). Alisa is also responsible for WFCU’s entire Project Storm Break initiative, providing disaster relief aid to credit union movements facing crises globally.
Systems Manager
Lisa Person
Lisa has been in the financial industry for over 18 years and has served on several non-profit boards. Her passion to help others through financial inclusion has been enhanced through WOCCU and our development work.
GWLN Administrative Associate
Pam Hermoso
Pam is a multilingual development professional with international experience managing projects related to international business development and the management of corporate biodiversity impacts.