Leading Multicultural Financial Growth. The Coopera team understands that credit unions and other organizations want to grow, and we're here to help.
Des Moines, Iowa
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This #HispanicHeritageMonth, Coopera’s Jennifer Esperanza shares insights on how organizations can better engage the Hispanic market by listening to underrepresented voices and creating pathways for growth.
📖 Read her article: cooperaconsulting.com/pathwa…
Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month! This month, we're spotlighting industry resources and inclusive spaces that celebrate and uplift Hispanic culture.
Get the Hispanic Heritage Month Toolkit from The Hispanic Star: lnkd.in/d5mAANN
Money lessons + storytelling = 💥
When we relate to characters’ financial choices, concepts click. Stories make finance human, engaging, and accessible for all.
gsb.stanford.edu/insights/te…
As personal finance courses become mandatory, many teachers feel unprepared. Coopera helps organizations train employees—so everyone can make confident money decisions.
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CDFIs help build financial resilience in Native communities through tailored tools like low-interest loans and financial education.
Read article from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis:
minneapolisfed.org/article/2…
Black-owned businesses are on the rise—up 17% from 2021 to 2022, outpacing the overall rate. Most are solo ventures, with top sectors in finance, health care & professional services. More support can fuel even greater growth.
🔗 pewresearch.org/short-reads/…
August is #NationalBlackBusinessMonth 🖤
Celebrate Black entrepreneurs. Support Black-owned businesses. Push for equity.
Here’s how it all started—and why it still matters:
🔗 nationaltoday.com/black-busi…
#NationalBlackBusinessMonth
Your frontline staff are key to building trust with immigrant & underserved members. @CooperaConsulting offers training to ensure your team is informed, prepared and ready to serve.
#FinancialWellness #Coopera
This #Juneteenth, we honor the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and recommit to building a future rooted in equity, respect, and unity. Let’s reflect, learn, and keep moving forward together.
Learn more: nytimes.com/article/juneteen…
#FreedomDay #EmbraceUnity
Honoring Pride Month with powerful data: Closing economic gaps for LGBTI+ Americans could boost U.S. GDP by 2.6% by 2050, per @OECD. At Coopera, we believe inclusion isn’t just right—it’s smart, strategic, and data-driven.
oecd.org/en/publications/the…
#PrideMonth #LGBTQEquality
Future success doesn’t happen by accident. Coopera’s Strategic Planning Sessions help organizations turn insights into action with a focused 12-month roadmap—built just for you.
#StrategicPlanning #FutureFocused #Coopera #DataDrivenDecisions
We’re proud to have Coopera's Jennifer Esperanza & @VictorCorro speaking at the Michigan CU League Convention! Catch their sessions on multicultural outreach on June 6.
Details: bit.ly/4bGkzOx
#ACE25 #Coopera #CommunityEngagement
Even in uncertain times, credit unions must lead, not retreat. In this @CUInsight article, Coopera’s Victor Corro & Jennifer Esperanza share how CUs can stay mission-driven and compliant.
cuinsight.com/staying-the-co…
#CUInsight #CreditUnions
You can't improve what you don't measure. 📊
Reaching emerging markets takes data-driven insights & intentional action. Coopera’s consulting offers the analysis, strategy & support to drive real progress.
Let’s make an impact! 👉cooperaconsulting.com/contac…
Money is emotional. For many in underserved communities, financial trauma from predatory lending, instability, or systemic barriers creates fear and distrust.
Financial institutions play a key role in breaking this cycle.
Learn how to rebuild trust: cooperaconsulting.com/financ…
Coopera has long partnered with credit unions to advance economic empowerment, but our work goes beyond finance.
We support organizations in government, education, healthcare & more—helping communities thrive. Let’s connect! 🤝
📩 cooperaconsulting.com/contac…
Cross-cultural communication is key to serving diverse credit union members. In her @TheRealCUES article, Coopera's Dr. Jennifer Esperanza shares how credit unions can bridge cultural differences to build trust and inclusivity.
Give it a read: cumanagement.com/articles/20…
Digital finance is changing how we manage money, but is it truly accessible to all? Many face barriers—from scams to inaccessible services. This article highlights ways to improve inclusivity:
🔗weforum.org/stories/2025/01/…
Hispanic homeownership grew by 238K in 2024, the largest increase of any demographic for the 2nd year. Yet, affordability challenges led to the first rate decline in a decade.
Read @NAHREP's report: nahrep.org/shhr
Financial literacy is key to true financial empowerment—but knowledge alone isn’t enough.
Coopera Consulting helps financial institutions & community orgs take action through expert-led training & speaking. Let’s bridge the gap!
📩 cooperaconsulting.com/contac…
#FinancialLiteracy