Angela Harden from Bay Federal Credit Union Named First Runner-up in CUES® Emerge program

Capitola, CA – December 16, 2022 – Angela Harden, Facilities Assistant Manager with Bay Federal Credit Union in Capitola, has been named first runner-up in the 2022 CUES Emerge program, which is powered by Currency.

CUES Emerge applicants are young leaders employed by a credit union. Through a selection process, 30 people were chosen to make up this year’s cohort for the CUES Emerge program. They spent a number of sessions learning from some of North America’s top educators and followed them up with Mastermind sessions to discuss what they learned and how it can apply to a project at their credit union.

Ms. Harden’s business case was titled “Cultivating a Stronger Culture Through Collaborative Workspaces.” Her presentation highlighted the importance of providing purposefully collaborative workspaces for teams to increase productivity, efficiency, communication, and innovation.

“It was a thrill representing Bay Federal and earning first runner-up in the CUES Emerge program,” Ms. Harden said. “I was able to forge friendships and gain new perspectives from future and current credit union leaders across North America which will stick with me for a long time. What an incredible experience.”

Zachary Churchill, VP of Finance, USF FCU, Tampa, FL, has been named the 2022 CUES® Emerge winner, and Jose Raya, Security Operations Engineer, Magnifi Financial CU, Melrose, MN was named the second runner-up. Churchill and each of the runners-up will receive an educational and coaching package to support continued development and growth within the industry.

CUES Emerge was created to offer free professional development to the industry’s up-and-coming leaders. Participants who complete the course work and business case earn the Certified Credit Union Manager designation in recognition of their commitment to their career, credit union, and the industry. You can learn more about the program at CUESEmerge.com.

About Bay Federal Credit Union

Bay Federal Credit Union is a full-service, not-for-profit financial institution that serves over 80,000 members and 2,400 local businesses throughout Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Monterey counties. With more than $1.6 billion in assets, Bay Federal is the largest member-owned financial institution in Santa Cruz County, serving its members and the community since 1957. Bay Federal is a certified Community Development Financial Institution, with a primary mission of promoting community development alongside their financial activities. Bay Federal has an award-winning employee volunteer program in which employees have given their own money and volunteer for numerous local schools, nonprofit organizations, and community events each year.

Contact: Amy Ivey, VP Marketing and Development
Bay Federal Credit Union
831.477.8409
aivey@bayfed.com