Joan Jennings
Director ILCU
Joan has been a director of Westport Credit Union for 11 years, having served as Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary and has participated on all the credit union’s committees. Joan has also been the Treasurer of her local chapter. She has served as an ILCU Supervisor for two years. Joan was elected as a Director of the ILCU at AGM 2025.
What do you think is the greatest contributions that Credit Unions make
Credit Unions are more than just financial institutions; they are integral to the fabric of local communities, providing financial services with a human touch that is often missing in larger, profit-driven banks. Their role extends beyond banking, touching upon social, educational, and community, where decisions are made locally and for the benefit of the members.
As an ILCU Board/Supervisory Committee member what do you hope to achieve during your term?
During my first term as Director of the ILCU Board, I will with the rest of the Directors oversee the ongoing implementation of the strategic plan by our management team. Shaping Tomorrow Together 2025 – 2028 is a three-year strategic roadmap with four clear and focused strategic priorities.
If you were Minister for Credit Unions what one change would you make
If I were Minister for State for Credit Unions I would prioritise deeper collaboration across the credit union sector. My goal would be to establish a single, unified body to represent the entire credit union movement – a body that could speak with one voice while respecting the diversity of local credit unions.