YCUP PDX

Representing the future of credit unions at Oregon Legislative Luncheon! 🤩

Our YCUP PDX President, Lexie (Rivermark Community Credit Union) with our Secretary Devon (iQ Credit Union), and board member Kristine (Point West Credit Union) joined industry leaders in Salem today to advocate for the credit union movement and share the incredible work credit unions are doing throughout the state with our lawmakers.

Together, we’re shaping a stronger financial future for our communities! 💪

We’d like to recognize two YCUP board members who will not be returning in 2026.

Elyana Yurkiewicz served as a board member in 2025 and brought great insights, ideas, and vision in her service.

Reegan Peterson served as Director of DEI & Social Impact and was the driving force behind our event “Saying the Quiet Part Out Loud.” We are cheering Reegan on in her next chapter outside the credit union industry!

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to both of you for your incredible dedication and enthusiasm at our events! Your contributions have truly made a difference, and you will be missed. We wish you both immense success and happiness in all your future adventures. Keep shining! ✨

- YCUP PDX Board of Directors

Congratulations to Kristine Clark of Point West Credit Union and welcome to the YCUP PDX Board of Directors!🎉

Kristine Clark is a proud native of the Pacific Northwest, deeply captivated by her lush, vibrant home, even after exploring cities around the globe. Her passion for adventure and teaching informs her imaginative approach to the credit union movement, enabling her to make a significant impact.

Kristine’s journey in the credit union industry began unexpectedly in 2021. What started as a teller position quickly evolved into a rewarding career as she embraced diverse retail and leadership roles. Each experience enhanced her understanding of member service, leadership, and community impact, all core principles of the credit union ethos.

Now, as the enthusiastic Branch Manager at Point West Credit Union, she ardently advocates for the “people helping people” mission. Kristine is committed to helping members navigate their financial needs, actively supporting the Portland community, and inspiring her teammates to achieve their full potential. In her free time, you can find Kristine exploring the great outdoors, enjoying coffee from local shops, getting lost in books in cozy corners, or passionately writing with the aspiration of publishing her own work one day. With her vibrant spirit and steadfast dedication, Kristine truly exemplifies a force for good!

We're thrilled to announce an exciting update to the YCUP PDX Board of Directors for 2026. Tayler Schreiber is transitioning from Board Member to Treasurer!

A big congratulations to Tayler, and stay tuned for more updates about our incredible new members joining the YCUP PDX Board of Directors this year! 🤩

After an incredible three years, Charles Torres' term on the YCUP PDX Board of Directors has come to an end. Charles has been an invaluable member of the board during his tenure, and we are sad to see him go but are thrilled for him to stay on as an Advisory Board Member for 2026. 🥳

Charles' impact cannot be fully quantified, but we'll try. Here are some highlights:

• Charles served as Director of Sponsorship for two years, building relationships with our sponsor partners and ensuring YCUP PDX had the funding it needed to successfully put on events for our members.

• In his final year on the board, Charles also served as Treasurer, making several process improvements setting us up for long-term success.

• Charles identified and implemented our new donor platform GiveButter, which allowed YCUP PDX to raise $7,000 for local nonprofit partners in 2025.

• As the only "third year" on the board in 2025,Charles has served as a trusted mentor and guide for all other board members and will continue to do so in his advisory role.

Thank you, Charles. We wouldn't be where we are today without you! ✨