Moola Moola and Beyond

Why credit unions? Why Global Women's Leadership Network? The answer is easy. Because I believe in the movement and I believe in women.

I am definitely a woman that has enjoyed the fruits of the labor of generations past. Being a young leader (not as young as I would like to be, but young none-the-less)... I have experienced a path throughout my career that is built on equality of opportunity. Fortunately, I have not experienced true gender discrimination. Perhaps it is my choice of industry (credit unions)... Perhaps it is my geographic location (west coast)... or perhaps it is my assertive nature (b*tchy at times)... or maybe all of the above. :) But, I believe it is essential to understand the journey that many women took to provide my generation opportunity. It is our history.

I taught a class at the College of So Nevada on Women in Business. I had an array of ages in the course from 18 to 65. The young ladies did not know what the "glass ceiling" was. The older women could recount moments where they burned their bras... It was an eye-opening experience.

The Global Women's Leadership Network is a forum to share experiences. Although we may have made some strides in the United States... that is certainly not true across the globe. I want to be connected to women throughout the world.... to learn about their experiences... to understand their stories... and to share in their passion. Just as Ken Blanchard said "none of us, is as smart, as all of us"....

I can't wait to learn from all of you!

Brandi Stankovic, CUDE
VP, Marketing and Admin
Ventura County Credit Union