Bratsakis Appointed to Advisory Board of Maryland Community Investment Venture Fund

MD|DC Credit Union Association President and CEO, John Bratsakis, has been appointed to the inaugural Advisory Board of the Maryland Community Investment Venture Fund.

Established by the Access to Banking Act signed into law by Governor Wes Moore in 2023, the Fund is dedicated to broadening access to capital and financial services in Maryland's low- to moderate-income communities.

As an Advisory Board member, Bratsakis will collaborate with the Office of Financial Regulation to identify projects and entrepreneurs that can partner with Maryland's depository institutions. This initiative aims to expand access to essential financial tools for Marylanders who need them most.

"The MD|DC Credit Union Association helped in shaping the Access to Banking Act, working closely with the Governor's Office and the Office of Financial Regulation," said John Bratsakis. "I am honored to join the Advisory Board and look forward to contributing to the Fund's mission of fostering financial inclusion and economic growth in our communities which aligns with credit unions' focus on financial well-being."