FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn.--Blaze Credit Union’s Senior Vice President/Chief Communications Officer, Tara Graff, was recently appointed to the Advisory Board for the Women in Leadership Certificate Program at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
“As a new member of the advisory board, I'm excited about the opportunity to contribute to the development of emerging women leaders through this innovative offering from MSU," said Graff. “This program offers a unique opportunity to develop tactical skills, grow their confidence, and develop their leadership brand. The workplace can be a complex environment and I look forward to contributing to helping women thrive.”
Graff has worked in marketing and communications for more than 20 years, spending her last 14 in the credit union industry. She served as Senior Vice President, Marketing & Business Development at Hiway Credit Union for six years, overseeing marketing, branding, communications, and community engagement efforts for the St. Paul-based credit union. At Hiway, she was a key leader for the organization’s branch expansion efforts, including design, builds, and market launches for the technology-forward Roseville (2021) and Woodbury (2022) branches. She also guided Hiway through a complete rebranding in 2021.