SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Expands Partnership with Cal State Long Beach College of Education

June 16, 2026

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union is expanding its longstanding partnership with California State University, Long Beach, through a $500,000 gift over five years to the College of Education.

The investment will support the annual Educators Summit, student-led programming and physical improvements to the Student Engagement Center, all sponsored by SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union. University leaders recently joined SchoolsFirst FCU representatives at a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the center's renovation.

"It’s in our foundational DNA to serve school employees and their families by helping them achieve financial well-being," said Josh Smith, vice president of school and community relations at SchoolsFirst FCU. "Our partnership with Cal State Long Beach’s College of Education helps us support future educators whose work will create a lasting impact on students and communities across California."

The Educators Summit is an annual summer conference that brings together experts, students, alumni and practicing educators to collaborate on teaching strategies. The SchoolsFirst FCU gift will expand attendance capacity. The renovated Student Engagement Center provides students with more space to connect and collaborate, while expanded student-led events create additional opportunities to build community across the college.

Front row (left to right): Josh Smith, vice president of school and community relations for SchoolsFirst FCU; Andrew Jones, executive vice chancellor and general counsel for the California State University; Kristin Crellin, senior vice president of community and membership development for SchoolsFirst FCU; Anna Ortiz, dean of the College of Education at California State University, Long Beach; Micaiah Satterwhite, student engagement specialist for the College of Education at California State University, Long Beach; and Dan Montoya, vice president of university relations and development at California State University, Long Beach.

Second row: Jeannette Cooke, school and community relations specialist for SchoolsFirst FCU.

Back row: Kevin Crowe, associate vice president for development at California State University, Long Beach.

Also pictured: College of Education leadership, including department chairs and associate deans, and students and student groups at the SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Student Engagement Center.

About SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union is dedicated to improving the financial lives of its Members. Founded in 1934 by 126 school employees, the Member‑owned cooperative provides a full range of financial products and services to more than 1.5 million Members and is the largest financial institution dedicated to serving school employees and their families. SchoolsFirst FCU has been named California’s top credit union by Forbes for seven consecutive years and recognized by JD Power as the #1 Credit Union for Member Banking Satisfaction for two years in a row. With more than $36 billion in assets, SchoolsFirst FCU is the largest credit union in California and the third largest in the United States. For more information, visit schoolsfirstfcu.org.

Insured by NCUA.

Contact:

Robin Wachner
Vice President, Communications & Member Engagement 
media@schoolsfirstfcu.org