Speakers

Dr. Brandi Stankovic is an organizational change expert, motivational speaker, artist, and mommy who inspires firms globally with her leadership, engagement, and award-winning education models. Dr. Stankovic is a trusted advisor and strategic planning facilitator who guides CEOs and Boards on risk appetite, organizational health, profitability, and growth. She is the COO of Advisory Solutions and Chief Strategy Officer at CU Solutions Group. Dr. Stankovic is the co-author of The Strategic MVP, a book of 52 growth and leadership tools, and the host of the energizing podcast, The Strategic Hotbox, designed to help executives reach their greatest potential. Dr. Stankovic is a director and co-founder of CU Pride, an industry organization serving LGBTQ+ community and allies. She also serves on the CMN Hospitals Credit Unions for Kids advisory group, HRD Network Board advisor, CUVM Board, and is a Development Educator CUDE and I-CUDE. Dr. Stankovic volunteers for World Young Credit Union Professionals and Global Women’s Leadership Network, World Council of Credit Unions, helping advance young executives and women in leadership across the globe. Dr. Stankovic received her Bachelors in Finance and Economics at the University of Nevada, MBA from the University of San Diego, and Doctorate of Education from Pepperdine University.

Carlene Frimer

Carlene describes herself as insatiably curious, sometimes witty… and a little bit weird. She is passionate about credit unions, cooperatives, learning & development, and inspiring others on their journey. After a full-time credit union career of 25 years, Carlene continues to facilitate and consult on learning & development strategies. Her primary focus is supporting People Leaders to coach and support their staff with Member relationship-building skills.

Carlene also has a passion for continuous improvement (lean). She holds a Lean Blackbelt (Lean Sensei International), and has developed Whitebelt, Bluebelt & Yellowbelt programs for credit union teams.

Carlene is a Credit Union Development Educator (CUDE in Madison, Wisconsin in 2007, DEUK in Edinburgh, Scotland in 2008 and iCUDE designation in 2012.) She currently supports Canada DE (St. Mary’s University, Nova Scotia) as a facilitator/mentor.

Carlene is thrilled to be facilitating a workshop for ICUCCC and looks forward to connecting with and learning from new credit union colleagues.