Congratulations to Sabrina Oshelski, Business Development Officer, on earning her Credit Union Development Educator (CUDE™) designation through the National Credit Union Foundation‘s Credit Union Development Education (DE) Program.
Since 1982, the DE Program has helped transform the credit union movement by educating professionals on the development issues that impact financial well-being and empowering them to create meaningful solutions through the credit union philosophy. Through immersive learning experiences and collaboration with credit union professionals from across the country, participants gain a deeper understanding of the cooperative principles that make credit unions unique and the role they play in improving the financial health of individuals and communities.
The program focuses on key areas including the credit union difference, empathy and emotional intelligence in financial services, and identifying and addressing barriers that prevent people from achieving financial freedom. Graduates earn the CUDE™ designation, signifying a strong understanding of how credit unions can leverage their cooperative structure to create positive change.
“Earning my Credit Union Development Educator (CUDE) designation was a truly impactful and transformative experience. Throughout the week, I gained a deeper understanding of the credit union philosophy, the purpose behind our movement, and the responsibility we have to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our members and the communities we serve. It reinforced for me that credit unions are about so much more than financial services; we are about people, opportunity, education, and empowering others to build a stronger financial future. I’m excited to bring this renewed perspective back to my work and continue putting the credit union philosophy into action.”
-Sabrina Oshelski, Business Development Officer, at Limestone FCU.
At Limestone FCU, we are committed to investing in the professional development of our team. Programs like the Credit Union Development Education Program strengthen our ability to serve our members by deepening our understanding of the challenges individuals and communities face and how credit unions can help address them. Sabrina Oshelski, our latest CUDE™ graduate, joins her colleague Kiarra Herson, Member Education Coordinator, in earning this prestigious designation. By supporting continuing education opportunities, we equip our team with the knowledge and skills needed to advance our mission of improving financial well-being and making an impact in the communities we serve.
“The CUDE designation reflects Limestone’s commitment to investing in our people. We encourage professional growth opportunities that expand knowledge, develop leadership skills, and bring new ideas back to the organization through actionable plans that strengthen our service to members and communities.
Sabrina was a clear choice for this designation. With more than 25 years of industry experience and a proven track record of leadership, she leads a talented team dedicated to advancing Limestone’s mission. Her focus on understanding the ‘why’ behind every decision help keep our members, communities, and cooperative values at the center of everything we do.
We are excited to see what she does next as she continues to advance our mission and put these new insights into action!”
-Jennifer Watson, CEO, at Limestone FCU
