The power of a voice
Creating a sense of community and belonging is key, says Robyn Cousin.
Robyn Cousin
Robyn Cousin’s voice is a powerful tool, and she uses it to make a difference and advocate for those who need it most.
“I can influence the direction and the vision of what we do from wherever I am with my voice,” says Cousin, board vice chair at $3.5 billion asset Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union in St. Paul, Minn. “I use any opportunity to be a voice for those who aren’t at the table.”
When she joined the Affinity Plus Federal board in 2016, her goal was to be the “voice for the disenfranchised,” not only people facing racial and income disparities but those lacking financial well-being.
The board began examining policies, procedures, and services offered during strategic planning sessions to tackle these issues. Then, George Floyd was murdered in May 2020.
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