GWLN at WCUC: July 20
The Global Women’s Leadership Network will host an event during the World Credit Union Conference in Sydney, Australia, on Monday, July 20.
GWLN supports the advancement of women in the credit union movement through global networking and educational engagement. Every year, GWLN presents the GWLN Scholarship to help recipient scholars gain access to transformative global learning, high-level networking and leadership development opportunities. Last year’s GWLN Scholar, COBA’s Gaylene Quitadamo, will recognize the following 2026 scholars:
Heloisa Helena Lopes, Sicredi Pioneira RS (Brazil)
Digna Almonte, Coop Aspire (Dominican Republic)
Marcia Osborne, Jamaica Co-operative Credit Union League Ltd. (Jamaica)
Mary Bokosi, PolyMed SACCO (Malawi)
Cristian Flores-Tapia, Rivermark Community Credit Union (USA))
As a Leader, Are You Likeable? How to Elevate Your Personal Brand Monday, July 20 1-1:45 PM
BC Consulting Principal Bryn Conway will present “As a Leader, Are You Likeable? How to Elevate Your Personal Brand.”
During this interactive session, attendees will explore how a personal brand evolves into a leadership brand and examine the core traits that make leaders worth following. Your personal brand reflects who you are; your leadership brand reflects how you inspire others to act. Attendees will leave with five practical, actionable strategies for building credibility, strengthening relationships, and driving meaningful results.
Global Women's Leadership Network (GWLN) is an initiative of the Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions (WFCU), the fundraising and engagement partner to the World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU).
Established in 2009, this program exists to:
Empower women to lead boldly and authentically.
Create space for connection, collaboration, and mutual support.
Amplify voices that have been historically underrepresented.
Build pathways for leadership, innovation, and impact.
In conjunction with WCUC, GWLN will host events for conference attendees to network and grow in the GWLN mission of equipping women with opportunities and resources so they can make a tangible impact.