Affinity Federal Credit Union Congratulates Its Own Dr. Lauretta A. Farrell On Becoming An Accredited CU Development Educator

Basking Ridge, N.J. (February 5, 2016) – Affinity Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that Dr. Lauretta A. Farrell, Executive Director of the Affinity Federal Credit Union Foundation, has become accredited as a Credit Union Development Educator (CUDE) after being guided by dedicated program facilitators and mentors through the intensive Credit Union Development Education (DE) Training from the National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation).

Lauretta is one of 46 credit union professionals who just became certified last month at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. She joins a prestigious group of more than 1,400 graduates across America and 34 other countries.

“An intensive, immersive, hands-on experience, DE training opened my eyes to the real impact credit unions can have in breaking the cycle of poverty, which is a critical concern of mine,” says Dr. Farrell. “This training reminded me of the positive impact credit union team members have in the communities we serve.”

The Credit Union Development Education Training program provides critical lessons in credit union philosophy, cooperative principles, and international development issues. The recent seven-day program required its participants to complete team projects and propose solutions for credit unions to help alleviate or eliminate the challenging situations they face today in any given area.

Affinity Federal Credit Union congratulates Lauretta, who has been with the company since 2013, on her most recent accomplishment.

For additional information about the Affinity Federal Credit Union Foundation, or to interview Dr. Lauretta A. Farrell, please contact Melisa Tropeano or Theresa Catena at The MTL Communications Group at melisa@mtlcommunications.com, theresa@mtlcommunications.com or 201.572.1808.

About the Affinity Federal Credit Union Foundation:

The Affinity Federal Credit Union Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Affinity Federal Credit Union and its members. Together, we leverage our contributions to make impactful investments in local, grassroots charitable organizations, with a special focus on improving the financial lives of our members, friends and neighbors in the communities where we live, work, worship and go to school. Along with our volunteer efforts, together we are working to “Create Something Better.”

About Affinity Federal Credit Union:

Affinity Federal Credit Union is the largest credit union headquartered in New Jersey. With over $2.3 billion in assets, Affinity has a network of more than 135,000 members from over 2,700 businesses, organizations and clubs throughout the country. Affinity members have access to a network of over 5,000-shared branches and nearly 30,000 surcharge-free ATMs nationwide. The credit union is a member-owned, not-for-profit, full-service financial institution that has been offering superior financial services for consumers and businesses with a member-oriented focus since 1935. Affinity’s consumer banking services include a full suite of deposit products, mobile and online banking, auto, real estate, education and personal loans. Affinity offers a comprehensive set of products and services to support its business members, offering better rates and lower fees than most banks. Whether it is a new venture or a well-established organization, Affinity has the right products and services for each stage of business. Federally insured by NCUA. For more information, please visit www.affinityfcu.com and follow us on Facebook (AffinityFCU) and Twitter (@AffinityFCU).