Karen Smith is the SVP and Chief Advocacy Officer for Montana’s Credit Unions, leading the charge in Credit Union Advocacy and Communications support. With 20 years of progressive leadership, Karen is a Credit Union Development Educator (CUDE) and holds the Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation. She was also recognized by the Institute for Organizational Management (IOM) for her expertise in nonprofit management. Karen resides in Helena with her family and loves spending time enjoying Montana's mountains and rivers.