JENNIFER LONG
MARIA BERAHZER
VIVIAN REYES
KYPRUNA VINCENT
RICARDO SULLIVAN
INGRID RICHARDSON
ELLIOTT RIVAS
ALANNA GORDON
ALLISON SYLVESTER
JOYCE LOOBIE
Meet Jennifer Long
"My name is Jennifer Long, and I have had a diverse and fulfilling professional journey. I retired as an Account Supervisor from TSTT after 10 years. At present, I am secretary of the Credit Committee for Queen for 15 years. I attended several Accounting Management courses both local and international hosted by the Credit Union League of Trinidad & Tobago. I am a volunteer worker at the Living Water Community Centre. I am presently a Board Member for several years. I am Executive Assistant to the CEO of M Home Made Ice Delights. With over 25 years of experience, I am willing to serve on the Credit Committee. I love my Credit Union; it's my only choice."
Meet Maria Berahzer
"CREDIT UNION EXPERIENCE: SERVED ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE SUPERVISORY, CREDIT & EDUCATION COMMITTEES CURRENTLY OUTGOING DIRECTOR & CREDIT COMMITTEE MEMBER WISH TO CONTINUE SERVICE ON THE CREDIT COMMITTEE I want to contribute to the Credit Union's continued growth and stability. I am committed to serving the needs of the membership by promoting thrift and wise use of credit. I have a strong knowledge of the regulatory framework and the granting of credit. I believe my experience over the years can continue to be a valuable asset to the Credit Committee. Most importantly, I believe in the Credit Union philosophy of people helping people."
Meet Vivian Reyes
"Having served as an officer of text creation for the past ten (10) years. I was exposed to a lot of training and development.
Training such as:
- Roles & Responsibilities of Supervisory Committee
- Roles & Responsibilities of Credit Committee
- How to Spot a Bad Loan
- How to Read & Understand Credit Ratings
- Understanding IFRS 9
- Anti-Money Laundering & Counter Terrorist Financing
Pursuing a one certificate course in I am currently ph
Credit Union Management at Cipriani College of Labour & Co-operative Studies"
Meet Kypruna Vincent
"Served on Supervisory, Credit Committee On several occasions over the past 10 years:
Chair of Supervisory Committee 2020
Alternate on the BOD 2022
Alternate on Credit Committee 2023
Member of Education Committee over the last 10 years
MBA Business Administration (Finance)
My wish is to become an all-round member of the credit union movement through education and being afforded the opportunity to serve you, the membership."
Meet Ricardo Sullivan
"I am interested in serving on the Credit Committee to develop greater relationships with the Credit Union families, learn, and build my corporate/professional portfolio and to begin my journey of serving on committees. I am driven to make serving on the committees a long-term aspiration, and to use my skill sets to develop the Credit Union."
Meet Ingrid Richardson
"I desire to serve on the credit committee because of my devotion to help and assist the organization. I have seventeen years of experience with my educational background in finance at a university level. Currently, I am the treasurer of the Wheeler Cycling Club and the treasurer of the Animal Lovers Club. I am also the Education Officer of the Upper Malabar Community Centre. I have served on the Credit Committee for several years and believe I can add value to the organization."
Meet Elliot Rivas
"Elliot Rivas is a retired Commercial Assurance Analyst with over 31 years experience. He is willing to serve on the Credit Committee and provide leadership in that area of the institution. In view of the Credit Union movement, he has served in various capacities on the Board, Education, Credit, Marketing, Technology and Building Committees. Elliot Rivas was a part-time lecturer in Human Resource Management. He has an MBA (Masters in Business Administration) - General Management. "
Retired Commercial Assurance Analyst with over 31 years’ experience in the telecommunication Industry. Interfaced with both Internal and External Customers within the International Public and Traffic Operations Centre, Rates and Tariffs and Finance.
Credit Union Experience:
Garnered over 39 years experienced in the Credit Union movement. Diligently contributes to the strategic development to drive the movement. Participated in many training sessions - the Philosophy of Credit Union, Role of Board of Directors, Credit Committee, Nomination Committee, Corporate Governance, Anti Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism.
Chairman - Supervisory Committee, Co-Operative Credit Union League of Trinidad and Tobago (CCULTT) 2021-Present.
Secretary - Supervisory Committee, Co-Operative Credit Union League of Trinidad and Tobago (CCULIT), 2021-2018
Delegate - Leadership Conference, St Lucia, 2007
Treasurer - North West Regional Chapter (NWRC) Board, Present-2019
Assistant Secretary - NWRC, 2017-2016
Chairman - Education Committee, 2021-2020, 2016-2015
Member - Education Committee, 2018-2016
Secretary - Education Committee - 2023
Director- Textel Credit Union (TCU) Board, 2021, 2020-2014, 2012-2006
Assistant Treasurer - TCU, 2019-2018
Chairman - Technology Committee, 2019 July-May
Chairman - Building Committee, 2019-2015
Member - Building Committee, Present-2014
Building Superintendent - 2012-2011
Chairman - Credit Committee, 2018-2014, 2012-2011
Member - Credit Committee, Present-2019, 2012-2008
Chairman - Education Committee - 2009-2007 Secretary - Education Committee - 2023
Work Experience:
Commercial Assurance Analyst, Revenue Assurance, 2014-2005
Manager Revenue Assurance (Ag), Revenue Assurance, 2006, 2005
Former Part Time Lecturer - British School of Computing and Commerce, 2004
Education/Qualifications:
MBA - General Management, Henley Business School / University of Reading, United Kingdom, 2009
BA (Hons) - Management, Oxford Brookes University, United Kingdom, 2003
Diploma - Occupational Safety and Health, Cipriani College of Labour & Co-Operative Studies, 1999
Certificate - Human Resource Management, Cipriani College of Labour & Co-Operative Studies, 2000
Meet Alanna Gordon
"Tertiary Level Education Certified P.M.P. Served TCU in the following capacities: - Former Member - Board of Directors - Supervisory Committee - Credit Committee - Marketing Committee - Education Committee - Current Chairman - Harding Homes Ltd. Served as Art Teacher for the L.F.S. (Child Friendly Space) Our Lady of Fatima R.C. Church, Carapichaima"
Meet Allison Sylvester
"I have worked in both a Secretarial and Accounting environment for 27 years. During my Professional Journey, I have had the opportunity to be a member of the Education Committee for over 24 years, one of my most rewarding experiences. Serving on the Education Committee in 2021 was rewarding, and in 2023, I was voted an alternate. I am driven by the desire to make a meaningful difference in the financial lives of our members."
Meet Joyce Loobie
"Currently serving as the Chairman of the Supervisory Committee. 2nd Alternate Credit Committee (2022). MSc. Information and Communication Technologies. Member of the Education Committee for over 10 years, serving as Secretary in 2022. I enjoy committee work and providing my time, knowledge, and skills. I hope to continue to learn from fellow TCU members."