Fifty-One Crashers from nearly every state join Filene to "crash" CUNA GAC in D.C. at the end of the month. The 2022 class of GAC Crashers includes emerging credit union leaders representing diverse roles, experiences and backgrounds across 47 states.
Meet the CrashersThe Cooperative Trust
The Cooperative Trust provides opportunities for rising credit union talent—specifically, young and emerging professionals.
Members of the Trust join and contribute to building a strong network of continuous and collaborative learners, create and curate professional and community development content and experiences, and develop strong loyalty and activism within the credit union industry.
Active members of the community develop both personally and professionally—learning, discussing, and practicing an array of topics related to:
Leadership | Credit Union Business Models | Diversity, Equity + Inclusion |
Innovation + Incubation | Data Analytics | Consumer Life Events |
Community Development | Talent Recruitment + Engagement |

Crash Filene's Centers of Excellence
We're bringing back another round of this unique experience for emerging leaders. Participants will collaborate with other like-minded leaders to gain a holistic perspective on credit unions and how our industry can continue to serve members into the 21st century and beyond.


Crash Filene's Centers of Excellence
We’re thrilled to bring back Crash Filene’s Centers of Excellence for another round. Enrollment has closed for 2022.
Our Mantra
We live by these words penned by Ed Filene, a founding father of the American credit union movement:
“Youth is too serious to become obedient.”
2017 Herb Wegner Memorial Award Winner
This prestigious award recognizes credit union leaders whose achievements fulfill the mission of promoting financial freedom for millions of people around the world.
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The Cooperative Trust
Join the next generation of leaders who share a passion for the future of credit unions and connect to 1,600 credit union young professionals today!
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