Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 

At Co-op, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and connected. ​​​​​​​We understand, attract and engage a diverse workforce where every employee can live up to their full potential; ensuring that our employee base reflects the consumers we serve.The result of this effort is an inclusive environment where diverse talent thrives.


Our purpose is to foster a safe and inclusive work environment for people to bring their authentic selves in order to build a better community within our company and with our partners.
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) Council

With each year, the DE&I Council continues to grow at Co-op. In 2022, we added six new members to our council, to bring our total up to 21 members.

Engagement Resource Groups

Engagement Resource Groups (ERGs) at Co-op launched in April 2021. Each ERG offers employees an opportunity to network, address common issues and concerns, and receive support from those who share similar backgrounds, experiences, and interests.
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Our commitment to DE&I

The 2022 DE&I Council has three distinct strategic areas of focus:
Recruitment
 Partnering with Talent Acquisition on a recruitment strategy that supports being a diverse employer. 
​​​​​​​Programs
Continuing to provide programs (mentoring, training for leaders and employees, etc) that support DE&I.  
Inclusion 
 Increasing inclusion efforts within Co-op to engage differing perspectives, provide accommodations, and extend to all employees.

Our  DE&I Council Leadership

Cheryl
Cheryl Middleton-Jones,
Chief People Officer
Christi
Christi Doporto,
Manager, Organizational Effectiveness
Dorthy
Dorthy Mack,
Director, Client Strategist- Debit Networks
Jacki
Jacki Best,
Director, Product Enablement 
Paul
Paul Love,
Chief Information Security and Privacy Officer
 

External Partnerships

AACUC The African-American Credit Union Coalition (AACUC) is a non-profit organization of African-American professionals and volunteers in the credit union industry created to increase the strength of the global credit union community.
Home Base Iowa
Home Base Iowa connects businesses with qualified veterans and their spouses looking for career opportunities. As a business partner with Home Base Iowa, Co-op has the opportunity to post on local job boards that target veteran job seekers, and allows access to a database of veterans’ and transitioning military members’ resumes.
CU DEI Collective ​​​​​​​
The DEI Collective includes national credit union system organizations, partners and service providers, committed to creating inclusiveness in the workforce, in service offerings, and in leadership. They stand committed to the cooperative operating principles, values, and philosophy of credit unions, with the objective to better fulfill the credit union mission of providing financial inclusion, well-being, and dignity to all.