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.
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 30 years of international experience in communications, education, financial services, and consultancy, working in 30 countries. 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. Prior to joining World Council as the Corporate Communications Manager in 2017, she was part of the team at the Black Sea Trade and Development Bank, working with ministries of finance and foreign affairs, supporting economic development and regional cooperation in the Black Sea region.
WYCUP and Global DE Director
Kassandra Schroeder
Kassandra Schroeder serves as the Director of the WYCUP (World Young Credit Union Professionals) and Global DE programs for Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions. She accepted the new role in September 2025, after working on WOCCU's Meetings and Events' team for 10 years. A certified Credit Union Development Educator (CUDETM) and a PCMA certified Digital Experience Strategist (DES), Schroeder most recently worked for WOCCU as its Manager of Virtual Engagement & Special Events, but has lent her strategic vision to various WOCCU and WFCU events, including the World Credit Union Conference, since 2015.
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.
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.
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.