Loreli Wilson

Loreli Wilson serves as the Director of People Services at Veterans United Home Loans (VU), focusing on fostering an inclusive workplace and making a positive impact in the community. A first-generation Filipino American and University of Missouri graduate, Loreli brings her personal and professional experiences to her work, helping to create programs that support a culture where everyone feels they belong. Loreli has been involved in the creation and implementation of several initiatives at Veterans United, earning VU the Corporate Leader of Inclusion + Innovation from the Society of Diversity in 2017 and the Residential Leadership Award for Diversity and Inclusion from the Mortgage Bankers Association in 2018 and 2024. Shortly after creating and launching VU’s military benefits program, VU was also acknowledged in 2020 with the Freedom Award, the highest honor bestowed to an employer by the US Department of Defense for support of employees serving in the National Guard and Reserve. Beyond her work at VU, Loreli is deeply involved in community leadership. She serves on the boards of Regional Economic Development Inc. (REDI), the Veterans United Foundation, and the Central Region Workforce Development Board. As president of the Flourish Initiative, she champions youth well-being and development, helping young people thrive in life, education, and careers.