Visions Federal Credit Union partners with Emily Mackay
Visions announced that it has partnered with professional runner and Endicott-native Emily Mackay. The partnership aims to teach financial wellness to community members of all ages through social media posts and other resources. It will also promote charitable causes in communities served by the credit union.
'To say we are excited to work with Emily is an understatement,' says Tim Strong, Visions' Director of Branding and Public Relations. 'As a community, we cheered her on as she competed locally in high school, collegiately at Binghamton University, and finally on the world's biggest stage with Team USA at the Paris Olympics. This is a unique partnership that we think will resonate with community members of all ages, as together we promote our shared values of community giveback and financial wellness.'
Mackay is a professional runner for New Balance. A graduate of Union-Endicott High School and Binghamton University, both of which have Visions offices on site, Mackay ran the 1,500-meter semifinals for Team USA at the Paris Olympics in 2024. She is also recognized as having the third fastest time of any American woman in U.S. history in the 1,500-meter dash with a personal best of 03:55:90. Mackay was recently added to the Greater Binghamton Sports Hall of Fame.
'I'm thrilled to officially partner with Visions,' says Mackay. 'This partnership means a lot to me because we share a deep commitment to community, connection, and creating opportunities for others. I'm excited to not only represent Visions but to be an active part of their mission. The community can expect me to show up, get involved, and help amplify the great work that Visions is already doing. I can't wait to get started!'
Posts featuring Mackay will be posted to Visions' social media feeds on Facebook and Instagram. You can see content on Mackay's Instagram page as well. Content will include practical financial wellness resources and more.
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