Diane Sandoval-Griego is the Executive Vice President and Chief of Financial Empowerment at Guadalupe Credit Union (GCU) in her home state of New Mexico. With over 19 years of dedicated service at GCU, Diane is deeply committed to supporting the seven counties in northern New Mexico, including the Eight Northern Indian Pueblos. She values the rich culture within her communities and learned at early age to protect it for future generations. Diane’s passion for financial empowerment led her to design and implement GCU’s Financial Coaching & Outreach Department, providing one-on-one coaching and comprehensive financial education programs. Drawing from her family’s experiences, Diane strives to promote inclusiveness and ensure equal access to fair and affordable financial services. Diane cherishes her roles as a daughter, sister, mother, wife, aunt, niece, and cousin within her large family, whom she considers her greatest treasure.