Paula Stopera, president/CEO of CAP COM FCU, was recently appointed to Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council.

Stopera will work alongside other council members to provide insight to the New York Fed from the perspective of credit unions and community bankers. Of special focus will be the economic challenges and financial service opportunities at these institutions.

The New York Fed president and first vice president meet with the council twice a year to discuss regional economic and financial conditions, and other relevant issues.

Stopera’s term will last three years.

For more information on the Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council, visit their webpage.