For Debra I. Da Costa, who as marketing vice president has beendefining and delivering global marketing strategies at the $3.8billion United Nations Federal Credit Union for more than 13 years,every day provides a new chance to improve and she wouldn't have itany other way.

“There's always something you can improve upon and that's usefulin your personal life as well,” said the latest Women to Watch honoree. “I alwaysgo home feeling I could have done more. And that's why everymorning I make a silent commitment to find a way to do it betterthan yesterday, whether it's working smarter or having moreempathy, it's something I'll continue doing until I take my lastbreath.”

Da Costa, who recently left UNFCU, says working at the LongIsland City, N.Y.-based credit union has been a chance of alifetime and an experience she will treasure as she makes plans forher next adventure.