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First Vice President, Washington Mutual

Washington Mutual has evolved into more than just another community based bank with its clients' interests at heart. With 50,000 plus employees across the nation, giving people an opportunity for expansion and growth is a vital area of concern for both Washington Mutual and their first vice president, Felicia Pride.

"As a leading financial services company, financial literacy is a top concern for us and that's why we offer a variety of educational programs and materials for you and for us," says Pride. A rising executive, Pride has also been instrumental in many organizations, including the National Urban League. "I've been involved in the movement for about seven years now, and have been very, very fortunate to work under the tutelage of some great individuals. I appreciate their commitment, their efforts, their leadership, vision, direction and patience with us at all times," says Pride, a member of the Seattle chapter of Urban League Young Professionals. "They have my utmost respect - the Young Professionals as well as the guilds."

Through partnership, Pride's experiences with the National Urban League have also served to benefit Washington Mutual. "This [partnership] has enabled [Washington Mutual] to reach deeper into diverse neighborhoods to help drive economic empowerment," she says. "Our partnership includes having Urban League representation on our national community council." -jason thompson

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