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September 22, 2014

White House honors New Mexico Educators FCU employee

At the White House last night, Shana Runck, assistant vice president of community relations and financial capabilities with NAFCU-member New Mexico Educators Federal Credit Union, received the Champions of Change award and was honored for the work she is doing in her community.

Runck works to provide at-risk Latino youth with the life skills and financial tools necessary for a successful transition into college, employment and financial independence. She helped develop the City of Albuquerque's "Running Start for Careers" program.

She was selected for a panel discussion in connection with last night's program, where she spoke about the work she does with New Mexico Educators FCU to promote financial capabilities and job training among students in New Mexico.

Every week, the White House invites Champions of Change to the White House to share their ideas. Champions of Change are nominated and then selected by the White House based on the positive differences they are making in their communities.

Runck also attended an evening reception last night at the vice president's residence in recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month.