SANTA ROSA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#RCU--Redwood Credit Union (RCU) is proud to announce that Priscilla Jaworski-Quintanilla, Assistant Manager of SBA/Commercial Lending at RCU, has been named the recipient of the 4th Annual Los Cien Puente y Ganas Individual Award. This honor recognizes her unwavering dedication and impactful contributions to the Latino community in Sonoma County.
Priscilla was selected from a record number of 19 nominees, all distinguished for their efforts in engaging, empowering, and elevating the local Latino community. At RCU Priscilla has championed bilingual initiatives, supporting Spanish-speaking members and fostering inclusivity for more than 10 years. She has served as a Career Technical Education (CTE) Foundation Board Member for over four years, focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives to make CTE programs more accessible to the Latino community. Additionally, she serves as a board trustee of the Mark West Unified School District, where she was the first Latina to hold this position, advocating for the needs of Spanish-speaking students and families. She serves on Luther Burbank Center's Latino Advisory Council, on behalf of RCU, to help produce and promote the Fiesta de Independencia and La Posada events. Priscilla's dedication and innovative approaches have significantly improved the well-being of the Latino community.
"I am truly humbled and honored to receive the Los Cien Puente y Ganas Award," said Priscilla Jaworski-Quintanilla. "It is a privilege to serve our community and work alongside so many passionate individuals who strive to not only make a difference, but champion the needs of the Latino community. This recognition strengthens my commitment to continue our work in building bridges and fostering an inclusive environment for all."
"Priscilla embodies RCU's culture and has always been a passionate ambassador of service and commitment to our members and to our community," said Brett Martinez, President and CEO of Redwood Credit Union. "She meets every new challenge with a positive, can-do attitude and has an upbeat energy that is infectious. We are incredibly proud of Priscilla and grateful for her many years of exemplary leadership."
The Puente y Ganas Award was presented to Priscilla during the annual awards ceremony on June 22, 2024, at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts.
About Redwood Credit Union
Founded in 1950, Redwood Credit Union is a full-service financial institution providing personal and business banking to consumers and businesses in the North Bay and San Francisco. With a mission to passionately serve the best interests of its Members, team members, and communities, RCU delivers many ways for its Members to save and build money through checking and savings accounts, auto and home loans, credit cards, digital banking, business services, commercial and SBA lending, and more. Wealth management and investment services are available through CUSO Financial Services L.P., and insurance and auto-purchasing services are also offered through RCU Services Group (RCU's wholly owned subsidiary). RCU has more than $8.5 billion in assets and serves more than 465,000 members with full-service branches from San Francisco to Ukiah. For more information, call 1 (800) 479-7928, visit redwoodcu.org, or follow RCU on Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn for news and updates.
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