Veridian Credit Union President and CEO Renee Christoffer will join a panel at the Credit Union National Association’s upcoming Government Affairs Conference to discuss “Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: The Key to Advancing Communities, Financial Well-Being for All and Our Future.” The panel discussion will take place on March 1 as part of the five-day conference for credit union industry leaders in Washington, D.C. It’s slated to feature DEI thought leaders from across the country and the credit union industry. Topics will include addressing issues like banking deserts and financial equity and inclusion efforts that are bridging economic gaps for underserved and marginalized groups. Christoffer will share details from the Waterloo-based credit union’s strategic DEI plan, as well as the credit union’s certification by the U.S. Treasury Department as a Community Development Financial Institution for expanding economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income communities.