National Credit Union Foundation Announces Christopher Morris as New DE Program Director
MADISON, WI (September 3, 2025) – 
The National Credit Union Foundation (“the Foundation”) the national charitable arm of the credit union movement, is pleased to announce Christopher Morris as its new Program Director, DE.
Morris is a passionate advocate for the credit union difference and brings a wealth of experience in the credit union system, a strong network of credit union leaders, and a deep understanding of the cooperative philosophy and financial well-being for all.
As an award-winning speaker, facilitator and trainer, Morris has previously held leadership roles at America’s Credit Unions (formerly CUNA), TruStage (formerly CUNA Mutual Group), and the Foundation itself as Director of Communications. He has also served as a facilitator and a mentor for hundreds of credit union professionals in past CUDE classes.
Morris is currently the VP of Councils at America’s Credit Unions, where he has provided strategic direction and cultivated relationships with a wide variety of leaders across the credit union system. He will be joining the Foundation team on September 22, 2025.
“I’m truly honored to help elevate and expand the impact of the Foundation’s DE Program, building on its strong legacy while bringing fresh energy and strategic leadership to its future,” said Christopher Morris. “The Foundation and DE training have profoundly shaped my career, and I’m grateful for this opportunity to reinvigorate a program that continues to inspire purpose-driven leaders across the globe.”
“We’re thrilled to welcome Christopher back to the Foundation team,” said Lauren Culp, Executive Director at the Foundation. “With his wealth of knowledge about credit unions combined with his contagious passion for our collective impact, we’re confident Christopher’s leadership and bold vision for the CUDE program will take its impact to new heights.”
The Foundation conducted a nationwide search for this pivotal role. As DE Program Director, Morris will lead the Foundation’s renowned CUDE Program, engage with DE alumni, and help to strengthen credit union financial well-being work.
Morris earned his CUDE designation in 2005 and also holds his I-CUDE, CaribDE, Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor, and Certified Credit Union Board Member designations. Christopher is on the board of WayForward Resources and spends his free time volunteering with food pantries and organizing group volunteer opportunities for CUDEs and local CU professionals to give back.
This appointment marks an exciting next step for the Foundation as it continues a dual focus on inspiring and educating the credit union system about our collective “why” and helping credit unions deepen the financial well-being of their members and communities.
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About the National Credit Union Foundation (ncuf.coop)
The National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation) is the charitable arm of the U.S. credit union movement and works to improve financial well-being with and through credit unions. Donations to the Foundation ultimately enable credit unions to help their members reach life-changing goals and achieve financial freedom.
Media Contact:
Lauren Culp, Executive Director