Jill Nowacki
Jill Nowacki began her career in the credit union movement in 2001 and has spent more than two decades leading, advocating, and building organizations that strengthen the industry. Today, she is the Founder and CEO of Zealyst, a people operations firm dedicated to helping organizations attract, develop, and retain exceptional talent through consulting, executive coaching, and recruitment.
Throughout her career, Jilly has held leadership roles at credit unions and state and national trade associations. She worked with Montana’s Credit Unions, served as Executive Director of Credit Union House for CUNA, and was Vice President of Development at Maps Credit Union, where she founded the Maps Community Foundation. From 2013 to 2019, she served as President and CEO of the Credit Union League of Connecticut. Prior to launching Zealyst in 2026, Jilly was the Founder and CEO of Humanidei.