The National Young Leaders Committee (NYLC) is a team of up-and-coming credit union professionals from across the country, working to strengthen the Canadian credit union system by bridging generations of leadership. We’re a connection point between today’s young leaders, experienced leaders and the leadership roles that will shape Canada’s credit union system of tomorrow.
The NYLC creates a venue for young credit union leaders to collaborate and share their perspectives on system challenges and opportunities, ensuring that the next generation of senior leaders leads the credit union system into the future with confidence and competence. Specifically, the objectives of the NYLC are:
Our Purpose
The NYLC’s purpose is to strengthen the Canadian credit union system through the development & engagement of young leaders.
We Develop
Delivering learning opportunities for Young Leaders within the Canadian Credit Union system.
We Engage
Delivering learning opportunities for Young Leaders within the Canadian Credit Union system.
We Connect
Providing communication platforms for Young Leaders to interact with one another, system leaders, committees and organizations.
NEXTGEN® Leadership Intensive
The Canadian Credit Union Association (CCUA) and the National Young Leaders Committee annually offer NEXTGEN®, an outstanding opportunity for young leaders across the country to share knowledge and best practices, network with peers, and discuss and collaborate on opportunities to build their careers and enhance their credit union’s success.
Horizon Program – Now Accepting Applications!
Launched in 2023, the National Young Leader Committee’s Horizon Program aims to promote greater collaboration and knowledge sharing among participating organizations and to accelerate the development and visibility of up to three high-potential young leaders from Canadian Credit Unions.
For additional information, view the program packages below:
Horizon Program Applicant Package (Applications for the 2025 program closed on May 30, 2025.)
Contact: nylc@ccua.com to learn more.
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Formed in 2005, the NYLC is comprised of high-potential young credit union leaders from across the Canada who have made a difference in their credit union and/or community. Most NYLC members are recipients of CCUA’s National Young Leaders Award or the World Young Credit Union People (WYCUP) Award.
Kristin Tabin, SaskCentral, SK (Chair)
Kendra Kelly, Prospera Credit Union, BC (Vice Chair)
Steve Baker, YNCU, ON
Chloe Barton, First West Credit Union
Jamie Carson, Libro Credit Union, ON
Kirstin Dias, YNCU
Sara Ferguson, Innovation Federal Credit Union, SK
Kyle Osmond, Provincial Credit Union
Samantha Portz, Community Savings Credit Union, BC
Theresa Smith, Mainstreet Credit Union. ON
Ashneet Sohal, Vancity Credit Union
Cody Verbeek, Servus Credit Union
Brandon Wells, Atlantic Central and League Savings and Mortgage, NS
Since its inception in 2005, the NYLC has produced a legacy of leaders who are currently contributing to the success of the Canadian credit union system in profound ways. Click each alumni’s name below to view their profiles and learn more about some of our NYLC alumni making a difference in their credit unions, and in Canada’s financial services landscape. View alumni