We don't just talk about change; we make it happen
At Solarity, we believe in action, not just words. That's why we are proud to present our annual Community Impact Report – a testament to our unwavering commitment to the communities of Yakima and Kittitas Counties, as well as the surrounding areas we proudly serve.
From providing our members with keys to their forever homes to supporting critical causes through donations and sponsorships, our journey this past year was all about making a positive difference. But that's not all. Our incredible staff also dedicated their time and energy to volunteer initiatives that warmed hearts and brightened lives.
We look forward to sharing the remarkable stories and achievements that define Solarity's role as a force for good in our neighborhoods for many years to come.
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Solarity celebrates its female leaders for Women's History Month
For the second year in a row, Solarity Credit Union, led by CEO Mina Worthington and COO Carrie Moore, has an entire lineup of all-female vice presidents who direct an array of departments, from business intelligence to accounting to member experience.
To highlight some of these women leaders, the credit union has launched its “Solarity Spotlight” video podcast. These leaders discuss what Women’s History Month means to them, other women who inspire them, how they rose in an industry
with far fewer women in leadership positions and offer advice for women who may be holding themselves back.
“It’s exciting to highlight these leaders and learn what moves and motivates them,” Worthington says. “Women’s History Month is a time to reflect on the fabulous contributions that women have made to the founding and prosperity
of our nation. It’s also a time to recognize the women who blazed trails so that I, and all women, could have the abundant opportunities that are available to us today.”
In financial services, men hold 81% of leadership positions, according to research by both McKinsey and Deloitte. With its strong female representation, Solarity is bucking the trend and paving the way for other women who aspire to lead in financial services.
“It’s refreshing to be in meetings with these women and watch them in their element with their teams because, as we know, representation matters,” says Worthington. “Early in my career, I had a female CEO. That experience
taught me that I, too, could rise to that level.”
Solarity serves more than 54,000 members in the state of Washington and beyond. These female leaders help inspire more than 170 employees to create innovative solutions for members in the constantly evolving financial services space. This group of diverse
women, with a range of experience, helps the credit union maintain its status as a top home lender for the Yakima region and its annual “Best Credit Union” status, as voted on by Yakima-Herald
Republic readers.
In addition to the visibility of its female leaders, Solarity promotes diversity across the organization. The credit union strives to hire employees who can identify and connect with its members. This includes recruiting bilingual employees, to provide better service to members whose first language may not be English. Currently, more than 36% of Solarity's employees speak two or more languages. Even prior to the pandemic, Solarity was exploring options to support remote workers, giving the credit union more flexibility in making geographically diverse hiring decisions.
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