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F A L L 2 0 1 6 | NORTH BAY WOMAN 55 page, as well as LinkedIn, Twitter and Pinterest. "Get connected to those kinds of social media," she says, but cautions, "Make sure it's with people you can trust." In addition, RCU offers Bite of Reality financial workshops for teens all over the North Bay, and McKenzie sometimes vol- unteers. She explains that participants get a fictional identity and budget, and then visit tables with topics such as housing, food, cell phones, leisure and babies and make choices about how to spend their money. They don't necessarily weigh their wants against their needs, so at the end, they might be short and have to meet with a credit counselor so they can figure out where to make adjustments and live within their designated income. "They're fun, and kids learn valuable real-life financial lessons," she says, point- ing out that becoming knowledgeable about money is important and empower- ing, because it helps people make good financial decisions and attain their life goals. Reflecting on her career, "It's been very rewarding," she says. She works with talented people who are creative problem solvers, and they laugh together often. "I'm a big believer in the power of humor and laughter, and I get to do that every day," she says. "If I had one word to describe me, I'd say grateful," says McKenzie. A Santa Rosa resident, she has a family she's proud of, with a wonderful husband and three great children, and she appreciates living in a beautiful area of the North Bay. "I love nature, hiking and being outdoors, and I love the beauty of this area," she says. "This is a good life." n Clockwise: Robin McKenzie and a group of RCU employees paint and spruce up a playground area at Steele Lane Elementary School, a school that serves many low income students; Robin McKenzie, Dominican University President Mary Marcy and Brett Martinez, Redwood Credit Union's president & CEO. Redwood Credit Union has brought financial experts to Dominican University to provide free financial education and advice to students and the community; RCU was a major contributor to the SAY Dream Center, which houses previously homeless youth. Here McKenzie and RCU colleagues participate in the SAY Dream Center groundbreaking ceremo- ny in May 2015. – Photos provided by Redwood Credit Union "THANK YOU LAURA! Laura Bertolli, CEO 1345 E. Francisco Blvd., San Rafael 415.456.1992 | www.bertollis.com Serving Marin Since 1977 "For a job well done. My car looks so beautiful. Like new! You went way beyond my expectations. I am telling all my friends…" R.S., Mill Valley EXPERIENCE THE BERTOLLI'S DIFFERENCE FOR YOURSELF! ✔ ✔ ✔ Free Walk-in Estimates Free Pick-up and Delivery Service State-of-the-Art Auto Body, Frame, and Paint Facilities We use recycled parts including bumpers and water based paint Computerized Paint Matching to Original Factory Specifications Lifetime Guarantee on All Services Provided Windshield and Glass Replacement ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

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