AmeriCU Credit Union appointed Vanessa Szwejbka the new community relations manager and executive director of the AmeriCU Charitable Foundation. In this role, she will lead AmeriCU’s community engagement initiatives and oversee the foundation’s efforts to make a meaningful impact.
Szwejbka brings a strong background in communications, public engagement and community service. She spent 15 years in broadcasting as a meteorologist across Central New York, the North Country and the Southern Tier before transitioning to community relations, most recently working with the Downtown Committee of Syracuse to highlight local businesses and events.
Committed to community service, she and her husband actively support several organizations, including Second Chance Canine Adoption Shelter, AURORA of Central New York, and Friends of Fillmore, often emceeing events to raise awareness for these causes.
As the executive director of the AmeriCU Charitable Foundation, she will focus on expanding the foundation’s reach and strengthening partnerships with local organizations. “What’s important to our members is important to AmeriCU,” Vanessa added. “I look forward to building relationships with organizations across the communities we serve and finding opportunities to give back and have a meaningful impact for years to come.”
Szwejbka holds a Bachelor of Science in meteorology from SUNY Oswego. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring New York state parks with her husband and their two rescue dogs, Tank and Rocket.
