Unitus Community Credit Union Board Chair Nicole Davison León Named to 40 Under 40

Posted by Alyse Knudsen on April 15, 2026

The newly elected Chair of Unitus Community Credit Union‘s Board of Directors and Executive Director of the Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber, Nicole Davison León, has been named a 2026 “40 Under 40” honoree by the Portland Business Journal.

The annual awards recognize emerging leaders shaping the future of business, nonprofits, and the public sector across the region.

“Nicole leads with both purpose and impact,” said Megan Snyder, Chief Impact Officer for Unitus Community Credit Union. “Whether she’s advancing economic opportunity through the Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber or supporting our work at Unitus, she brings a deep commitment to community, collaboration, and creating pathways for others to succeed.”

Davison León is a first-generation Latina leader focused on closing the Latino wealth gap, advocating for economically disadvantaged communities, and expanding access to education and financial opportunity.

As Executive Director of the Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber (HMC), she leads strategic planning, fundraising, scholarship efforts, and business support to promote economic advancement and equity for Latinos in the region. Her leadership efforts have generated $160 million in scholarship funds for Latino students in Oregon and Southwest Washington.

Davison León was elected Chair of the Unitus Board of Directors in March after serving as Vice Chair. At Unitus, she partners with credit union leaders to champion financial wellness and inclusion for all through programs such as immigration loan products, bilingual financial education, and Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) Loans.

In 2024, she received the GoWest Award for Distinguished Director at MAXX.

Born in Mexico City and raised in Nogales, Ariz., Davison León earned a bachelor’s degree in international affairs from Northern Arizona University, and received the Gabriela Mistral Award for her commitment to education and promotion of multicultural understanding.

“We are thrilled to celebrate Nicole’s recognition and the impact she continues to make across our communities,” said Unitus Community Credit Union President and CEO Steven Stapp. “Her commitment to expanding opportunity and uplifting others reflects the kind of leadership that strengthens our entire region.”

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