MC Federal Credit Union is proud to announce that our President and CEO, Elba Arenas, has been chosen as the recipient of the 21st Anniversary ATHENA Leadership Award presented by the Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce.

The ATHENA Leadership Award celebrates those who exemplify The Eight Principles of Enlightened Leadership™:

Live Authentically – Being true to yourself.  Leaders know their values and remain true to them.

Learn Constantly – Continuous development of skills and intellectual expansion. Leaders seek knowledge.

Build Relationships – Connecting genuinely with those around you. Leaders engage, empower and trust.

Foster Collaboration – Encouraging participation from those often overlooked. Leaders welcome others to the work of leadership.

Act Courageously – A willingness to stand alone and speak the truth, to challenge the status quo. Leaders dare.

Advocate Fiercely – Passionate, personal devotion to something that deeply matters. Leaders champion what is right.

Give Back – Leaving a worthy legacy for your community and the world.  Leaders serve.

Celebrate – Memorializing moments, triumphant or tragic.  Sharing joyful or solemn reflection.  Leaders remember and rejoice.

Presented to leaders across professional sectors, the ATHENA Leadership Award’s rich history, international scope, and focus on mentorship distinguish it as one of the most prestigious leadership awards one can receive. Elba was nominated through testimonials submitted by MC Federal team members, members of the community, and an especially powerful testimonial from her own daughter.

It is clear through these testimonials that Elba exceeds the criteria for this award. Her dedication to the Credit Union Movement, her passion for providing financial literacy to all, and her drive to be an empowering force in the success of the women she interreacts with embodies what it means to be an ATHENA Leadership Award recipient.

Congratulations Elba, you are truly deserving of this honor!