Tonya Perez-Wright

Tonya Perez-Wright is the Chief Experience Officer at USC Credit Union, bringing more than 23 years of leadership experience in financial services. Originally from a small town in Northern California, she has spent the past two decades building her career and community in Southern California. She holds an MBA with a concentration in Finance and a Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership, with a minor in Labor Studies and Employee Relations, from Penn State University. Before joining USC Credit Union, Tonya held leadership roles at Union Bank, Comerica Bank, and U.S. Bank, gaining extensive experience across consumer and commercial lending, investments, operations, and strategic planning.​ At USC Credit Union, now approaching $800 million in assets and supported by more than 120 team members, Tonya oversees retail, digital, EFT operations, and wealth management, along with product development, deposit growth, and membership expansion. She leads enterprise-wide initiatives that advance member experience and operational excellence, including the development of a state-of-the-art digital onboarding platform featuring biometric and possession-based security, native Spanish-language support, and an integrated member engagement journey for both consumer and business accounts. Tonya also founded the Credit Union’s annual Celebration of Women, an initiative that recognizes and uplifts the achievements of women within the organization and the broader community, fostering a culture of empowerment and inclusivity.​

Known for her passion for leadership, culture, and employee growth, Tonya is dedicated to creating workplaces where teams are inspired to learn, collaborate, and deliver exceptional service. Outside of work, she is a proud mother of two adult children, one a Fire Science graduate and the other pursuing Finance and Accounting at USC’s Marshall School of Business. Financial literacy and empowerment are everyday conversations in her home. In her free time, Tonya enjoys kickboxing, Pilates, the shooting range, and finding peace by the beach.​