Host of the Everything Co-op Podcast, Vernon Oakes, recently sat down with Michelle Roth, Senior Director of Governmental Affairs in Alabama for the League of Southeastern Credit Unions (LSCU), to discuss LSCU’s Advocacy and Alabama’s most recent legislative session.
In her role as Senior Director of Governmental Affairs, Michelle Roth directs the League’s lobbying and advocacy efforts, working with the Alabama Legislature, the Governor, and her Cabinet. Her background in advocacy, community, and member relations helps Michelle champion industry-driven state legislative and regulatory issues and develop and maintain favorable relationships with lawmakers, executive leaders, and credit unions across the state.
Before joining LSCU, Michelle was Executive Director of the Alabama Cable and Broadband Association. During her seven-year tenure at ACBA, she was responsible for legislative affairs, public and community relations, and statewide advocacy efforts supporting Alabama’s cable and broadband industry. She helped expand statewide internet access through this work and advocated for connecting low-income and rural Alabamians.