Credit Unions & Financial Inclusion: Getting Back to the Origin Story

At the 2026 GAC Conference in Washington, D.C., Shirley Senn (CU Spotlight) interviews credit union veteran Denise Wymore at the Inclusiv CDFI Roundtable. They explore the surge in new credit union charters, the power of the cooperative model in reaching underserved communities — from African immigrants escaping payday lending to grassroots de novos built on trust and empathy — and why the original mission of "people helping people" is more relevant than ever.Shine a light where it matters.