To develop and empower Ontario Young Leaders so that, together, we strengthen ourselves and the credit union system.

Collaboration, Networking, Learning and Development

To attract and retain a community of engaged young professionals who are ready to lead.

Ontario Young Leaders (ONYL) – at its heart – is a community. It is a space that exists for young professionals within the Ontario credit union system to motivate and develop one another while also strengthening the system collectively.

We know that no matter the size, every credit union faces talent and succession planning challenges. That is why we are passionate about retaining talent within Ontario credit unions. ONYL is designed to build and encourage the leadership capabilities of the talent already existing within our credit unions, so that they do not look elsewhere for this support.

Young Leader initiatives are happening across Canada at national, provincial and organizational levels. These initiatives are organic, and can supplement each other’s initiatives.

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Our Current Working Committee

Rhys McKendry
Rhys McKendry Chair
Senior Manager, Research at CCUA
Kathleen Williams
Kathleen Williams Vice Chair
Manager, Commercial & Agricultural Accounts at Mainstreet Credit Union
Josh Juhlke
Josh Juhlke
Manager, Communications at First West Credit Union
David Corbett
David Corbett Treasurer
Director, Cash Management at FirstOntario Credit Union
Kaitlin Antler
Kaitlin Antler
Senior Manager, Retail Development at Northern Credit Union
Brianna D’Silva
Brianna D’Silva
Strategy Analyst at First West Credit Union
Alannah Tomberg
Alannah Tomberg
Senior Manager, Marketing at Northern Credit Union
Musonda Yamfwa
Musonda Yamfwa
Project Manager at FICANEX Services
Beth Oke
Beth Oke
Community Manager at Libro Credit Union
Rachel Palaci
Rachel Palaci
Member Relations Engagement Manager at Central 1
Sasa Recnik
Sasa Recnik
Client Success Lead at Central 1
Matt Price
Matt Price
Operations Manager at PenFinancial
Laura Sabatino
Laura Sabatino
VP, People, Culture and Marketing at HMECU
Tyler Sanders
Tyler Sanders
Senior Manager, Credit Card Operations & Compliance at Meridian Credit Union
Theresa Smith
Theresa Smith
Director, Business Intelligence at Mainstreet Credit Union

Thank you to Central 1 for the generous contributions to support the initial launch of our website.

Our website is also made possible with support provided by Libro Credit Union and HMECU.