Tamra Gaines, a seasoned CUDE (Credit Union Development Educator) with over three decades of leadership experience, is dedicated to fostering impactful outcomes. Her innovative approach and strategic acumen have shaped tailored programs for credit unions, spanning from young professionals to the C-suite. Tamra specializes in facilitating strategic succession planning, helping organizations build robust pipelines for leadership continuity and growth. Author of The Pillars of Confidence (2015), Tamra's work offers focused strategies for personal and professional development.

Tamra has earned several awards based on her advanced experience and leadership in the hospitality, direct selling and financial industries and has served on various boards and volunteer committees. In addition to being a Certified Professional Coach, and obtaining her certificate of DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) from Cornell University, Tamra is also a Certified Meetings Manager and a certified speaker with the John Maxwell Leadership Team.