Nacha Announces Winner of 15 Under 40 Award
May 08 2024 - 1:28PM
Business Wire
Nacha is pleased to announce that Kara Ford, Industry Relations
Manager at the Federal Reserve, was named the winner of Nacha's
inaugural 15 Under 40 Award, recognizing outstanding young
professionals shaping the future of the payments industry. The
award presentation took place during the Smarter Faster Payments
2024 conference.
Ford stood out among an impressive group of nominees and
finalists for her innovative contributions and leadership within
the payments landscape. Attendees at this year’s Smarter Faster
Payments conference were impressed with her dedication to creating
a more accessible and efficient payments ecosystem.
"The future of the payments industry lies in the hands of
talented individuals like Kara, and I look forward to talking
one-on-one with her and learning from each other about how we can
advance the payments industry," said Jane Larimer, Nacha President
and CEO. "And I want to congratulate all the nominees and
finalists. Their vision, dedication and commitment to excellence
are driving forces behind the evolution of payments, ensuring a
brighter and faster future for all participants and consumers."
Ford will have the opportunity for a one-on-one mentorship call
with Larimer and will sit on next year’s 15 Under 40 Committee to
choose next year’s finalists. Further, she will receive a
complimentary registration to Smarter Faster Payments 2025.
The 15 Under 40 Award celebrates the outstanding accomplishments
of young professionals under 40 who demonstrate exceptional
leadership, innovation and impact within the payments industry.
This year's finalists showcased diverse talents and perspectives,
highlighting the industry's ongoing evolution and potential.
Nacha received nearly 100 nominations for this year's 15 Under
40. A panel of payments industry professionals narrowed the entrees
to 15 finalists. Attendees at Smarter Faster Payments had the
opportunity to meet the finalists in person and vote for the
winner.
About Nacha
Nacha governs the thriving ACH Network, the payment system that
drives safe, smart, and fast Direct Deposits and Direct Payments
with the capability to reach all U.S. bank and credit union
accounts. There were 31.5 billion ACH Network payments made in
2023, valued at $80.1 trillion. Through problem-solving and
consensus-building among diverse payment industry stakeholders,
Nacha advances innovation and interoperability in the payments
system. Nacha develops rules and standards, provides industry
solutions, and delivers education, accreditation, and advisory
services.
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