Credit Union Exam Solutions Presents With Flying Colors Elizabeth Eurgubian: Behind the Curtain at NCUA’s Communications Office
Oct 28, 2025
37:50
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In this episode of With Flying Colors, I sit down with Elizabeth Eurgubian, Partner at Atlas Advocacy and former Director of External Affairs and Communications at the NCUA. Elizabeth brings a wealth of experience spanning the Federal Reserve, CFPB, Sallie Mae, ICBA, CUNA, and her time inside the regulator’s office.
We discuss:
- Her unique career path from attorney at the Fed to trade association leadership to NCUA’s front office
- The critical role of the Office of External Affairs and Communications (OAC) in shaping policy and messaging
- Insights into working for Chairman Todd Harper and navigating political appointee roles
- The art of preparing NCUA leadership for congressional testimony (“murder boards”)
- How credit union comment letters really influence regulation
- Why relationships and follow-up are the currency of Washington advocacy
- Her current work with Atlas Advocacy and DCUC
Whether you’re a credit union leader, policy professional, or industry observer, this episode gives you an insider’s perspective on how advocacy and regulation intersect at the highest levels.