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WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 <\/strong>America\u2019s Credit Unions today announced Kathleen Coulombe as Chief Advocacy Officer, bringing nearly two decades of experience leading federal policy and advocacy strategies for national organizations.<\/p>\n Coulombe will join America\u2019s Credit Unions beginning April 20, following an extensive national search led by search firm Korn Ferry that attracted a highly competitive pool of candidates from across Washington\u2019s policy and financial services communities.<\/p>\n \u201cThroughout this search we had the opportunity to meet an impressive group of candidates, which speaks to the strength and future of the credit union movement,\u201d said Scott Simpson, President and CEO of America\u2019s Credit Unions. \u201cKathleen stood out for her strategic leadership, deep understanding of Washington\u2019s policy landscape, and proven ability to lead successful advocacy efforts on behalf of large and diverse memberships.\u201d<\/p>\n Coulombe most recently served as Senior Vice President of Federal Relations at the American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI), where she led federal advocacy strategy on Capitol Hill and with federal agencies for the life insurance industry.<\/p>\n During her time at ACLI, she helped guide the industry\u2019s policy agenda, worked closely with senior policymakers and regulators, and led advocacy campaigns addressing complex financial services issues.<\/p>\n Prior to joining ACLI, Coulombe spent more than a decade at the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), where she played a key role in developing and executing national advocacy strategies on workplace and labor policy.<\/p>\n Earlier in her career, Coulombe held positions at the U.S. Department of Defense and the Office of Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn.<\/p>\n \u201cCredit unions play a vital role in helping millions of Americans access affordable financial services and achieve financial security,\u201d said Coulombe. \u201cI\u2019m honored to join America\u2019s Credit Unions and look forward to working with policymakers, regulators, and credit union leaders to advance policies that support the credit union mission and the communities they serve.\u201d<\/p>\n As Chief Advocacy Officer, Coulombe will lead America\u2019s Credit Unions\u2019 federal advocacy strategy, working in close coordination with state Leagues across the country, and oversee the organization\u2019s efforts to advance policy priorities on behalf of credit unions nationwide.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n ###<\/p>\n About America\u2019s Credit Unions<\/strong><\/p>\n America\u2019s Credit Unions is the unified voice for not-for-profit credit unions, representing more than 95% of the industry’s assets and their more than 145 million members nationwide. America\u2019s Credit Unions provides strong advocacy, resources, and services to advance, empower, and protect credit unions and the people and communities they serve. For more information about America\u2019s Credit Unions, visit AmericasCreditUnions.org. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|||||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|||||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”] Kathleen Coulombe brings decades of policy experience to the trade association. 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