Global Women’s Leadership Network Sister Society of Tennessee
The Tennessee Credit Union League is honored to help establish the first Global Women’s Leadership Network (GWLN) Sister Society in Tennessee.
The World Council of Credit Unions established the Global Women’s Leadership Network in 2009 to provide women in the credit union arena a safe forum to discuss issues to further their professional and personal journeys. The Tennessee Sister Society is one of many chapters across 89 countries.
The Global Women’s Leadership Network aims to provide women with the opportunity and resources to make a measurable difference in the lives of each other, in the lives of credit union members, and in their communities.
Questions? Contact us at tnsistersocietyofgwln@gmail.com
Leadership
Volunteer credit union professionals lead the Tennessee Sister Society.
Lauren Bolus
Co-chair
Fortera Credit Union
Kameran Laux
Co-chair
US Community Credit Union
Caroline Bays
League Liaison
Tennessee & Mississippi Credit Union Association
Sharhonda Kinnard
Treasurer
Enbright Credit Union
Kristin Robertucci
Secretary
ORNL Federal Credit Union
Megan Harshaw
Social Ambassador
US Community Credit Union
Events
Tennessee Sister Society Fall Book Club
The Zoom registration is now live
Please use the link below to register and add both meetings to your calendar. All meetings are held at 4 p.m. ET/3 p.m. CT.
Thursday, October 29
Reading the first half of the book
Tuesday, November 17
Reading the second half of the book
The Empathy Boss: Leadership Lessons from a Firstborn Daughter of Immigrants by Sylvia Ghazi Ruma
What if some of the qualities we’ve traditionally been told to separate from leadership—empathy, compassion, vulnerability, and understanding—are among our greatest strengths as leaders?
Join the Global Women’s Leadership Club as we read and discuss The Empathy Boss by Sylvia Ghazi Ruma. Through personal stories and real-life leadership experiences, Ruma explores how family, culture, responsibility, resilience, and empathy helped shape the leader she became.
This book challenges the idea that strong leadership must be tough or impersonal. Instead, it invites us to consider how we can lead with both confidence and compassion, build stronger relationships, navigate difficult situations, and create environments where people feel heard, valued, and empowered.
Our book club will be divided into two sessions, giving us time to reflect on the book’s ideas, share our leadership experiences, and discuss how we can put these lessons into practice in our careers, organizations, and communities.
Whether you currently lead a team, are preparing for your next leadership opportunity, or simply want to grow your influence and impact, this conversation is for you.
Come ready to read, reflect, share, and connect with other women who are committed to becoming stronger—and more human—leaders.
Questions: Contact Caroline Bays. cbays@yourleague.org
Programs
The Tennessee Sister Society of the Global Women’s Leadership Network (GWLN) offers a diverse array of engaging programs designed to empower, connect, and support women in the credit union industry. As part of the global GWLN initiative established by the World Council of Credit Unions, the Tennessee chapter is dedicated to providing women with the opportunities and resources needed to make a measurable difference in the lives of each other, credit union members, and their local communities.
Credit union professionals can look forward to participating in several key events throughout the year, including a networking event at the League’s Annual Convention and a meet-up at the Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC). These programs provide invaluable opportunities to discuss industry issues, exchange ideas, and share lessons learned with Network members worldwide. Additionally, the Tennessee Sister Society plans to organize regular meetings focused on personal and professional development, credit union growth, and community engagement, aligning with the GWLN’s mission to support and cultivate the leadership potential of women in the credit union industry.
Global Women’s Leadership Network
Are you interested in learning more about the Global Women’s Leadership Network? Check out the GWLN website for more information.
