California’s Purvi Patel Appointed to the NASCUS Regulator Board

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 28, 2025

ARLINGTON, VA. – The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) is pleased to announce the one-year appointment of Purvi Patel of the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) to the NASCUS Regulator Board.

“It’s an honor to serve on the NASCUS Regulator Board. I’m excited to contribute my knowledge as a state financial regulator and credit union advocate to the NASCUS leadership and its members. I look forward to collaborating with fellow state regulators and industry leaders to support and strengthen the state credit union system,” commented Patel.

Patel brings more than 15 years of experience in financial regulation, legal compliance, and community economic development. As Deputy Commissioner of Credit Unions at the DFPI, she oversees the chartering, regulation, supervision, and examination of 110 state-chartered credit unions with a combined $160 billion in assets.

“We’re pleased to see Purvi take on an expanded role with NASCUS,” said Brian Knight, President and CEO of NASCUS. “Her regulatory expertise and industry insight are valuable assets as we advance our mission to support a robust and growth-oriented state charter option.”

Prior to joining DFPI, Patel served as Assistant General Counsel at Self-Help Federal Credit Union and practiced law in the private sector, focusing on financial services compliance and corporate litigation. She served as a law clerk at the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico and holds a Juris Doctorate from Georgetown University Law Center.

Patel’s combined experience as an attorney, regulator, and advocate for community development brings a distinct and valuable perspective to the NASCUS Board.

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