Girl Scouts Make a Difference

Preparing girls for a lifetime of leadership

When they’re advocating for our communities, discovering the outdoors, exploring science and technology, or powering new adventures as part of the Girl Scout Cookie Program, Girl Scouts discover they can achieve anything!

Girl-led, expert-approved, and volunteer-supported, Girl Scouts helps girls discover their strengths and change the world.

These inspiring go-getters, innovators, risk-takers, and leaders know what it means to be a Girl Scout—and what it takes to be an unstoppable woman on a powerful mission.

Meet the Girl Scout alums featured in our video.

Tyra Banks
Girl Scout and Executive Producer

Redefining how the world perceives beauty isn’t a job for just anyone…
Katie Couric
Girl Scout and Journalist

Being the first female anchor of a network news channel isn’t a job for just anyone…
Melinda Gates
Girl Scout and Philanthropist

Pushing to end poverty, disease, and social injustice isn’t a job for just anyone…
Ellen Kuras
Girl Scout and Director

Being a pioneering cinematographer isn’t a job for just anyone…
Venus Williams
Girl Scout and Tennis Legend

Winning an impressive 7 Grand Slam titles isn’t a job for just anyone…
Susan Wojcicki
Girl Scout and CEO of YouTube

Being one of the most influential business leaders in tech isn’t a job for just anyone…

Making the world a better place isn’t a job for just anyone! It calls for a strong sense of self and a willingness to take risks. Whether she’s an astronaut, athlete, anchor, advocate, actor, or any other fierce, inspirational trailblazer, chances are she got her start at Girl Scouts.

Not just making their mark, but making a difference? That’s a job for a Girl Scout!

The Girl Scout Difference

Girl Scouts is the best leadership development experience for girls—one that’s designed with, by, and for girls.

Did you know? Girl Scouts fuels the female leadership pipeline. 50% of female business leaders, 73% of female U.S. senators, and 100% of female U.S. secretaries of state were Girl Scouts.

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Meet Girl Scout Alums

Reconnect with Girl Scout alums from across the country as they share how Girl Scouts affected their lives and inspired their amazing accomplishments.

Out of This World
Girl Scout alum and astronaut Jan Davis knew her focus on science paid off in spades when she first got a job at NASA.

Creating a Vision
Author and founder of the Susan Bulkeley Butler Center for Leadership Excellence shares her advice on how to proactively design a road map for your career.

Letting Values Lead the Way
Kathryn Finney parlayed a blog into a book deal and morning show gig, launched a tech conference, and created the first venture fund for women of color. Her mantra? “To thine own self be true.

How to Be a Changemaker
Girl Scout alum, and CEO of M.M. LaFleur, Sarah LaFleur runs a fashion company that aims to give professional women time back.

Dianne Belk: Girl Scouts “Removed a Barrier”
I am from modest beginnings and—even as a Brownie—I was aware that, when you wear a vest or a pin, you belong to the powerful sisterhood of Girl Scouts.

Finding Fate in the Stars
Girl Scout alum Sophie Sanchez first learned about astronomy as a Brownie. Today, she is a journalist covering space.

Stamp of Approval
Last month, the U.S. Postal Service debuted a stamp designed by Gold Award Girl Scout alum Dana Tanamachi.

Generating Strong Start-up Ideas
Girl Scout alum Christina Bechhold Russ runs the European arm of Samsung NEXT, a firm focused on early stage technology investments, where she gets to green light new businesses.

I’m a Judge Because of Girl Scouts
While in high school, Judge M. Margaret McKeown attended a Juliette Gordon Low World Friendship session in Washington, DC — and that's where she met her mentors.

Preparing for a Career in STEM
Cybersecurity expert Savannah Bleeker shares her tips for those who want to pursue STEM careers.

On Honesty, Making Mistakes, and Letting Go
For author, attorney, and sports commentator Amy Trask, one of her weaknesses has proved to be her greatest strength.

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Girl Scouts Make a Difference

Preparing girls for a lifetime of leadership

Meet the Girl Scout alums featured in our video.

Tyra Banks
Girl Scout and Executive Producer

Katie Couric
Girl Scout and Journalist

Melinda Gates
Girl Scout and Philanthropist

Ellen Kuras
Girl Scout and Director

Venus Williams
Girl Scout and Tennis Legend

Susan Wojcicki
Girl Scout and CEO of YouTube

Making the world a better place isn’t a job for just anyone! It calls for a strong sense of self and a willingness to take risks. Whether she’s an astronaut, athlete, anchor, advocate, actor, or any other fierce, inspirational trailblazer, chances are she got her start at Girl Scouts.

Not just making their mark, but making a difference? That’s a job for a Girl Scout!

The Girl Scout Difference

Girl Scouts is the best leadership development experience for girls—one that’s designed with, by, and for girls.

Meet Girl Scout Alums

Out of This World
Girl Scout alum and astronaut Jan Davis knew her focus on science paid off in spades when she first got a job at NASA.

Creating a Vision
Author and founder of the Susan Bulkeley Butler Center for Leadership Excellence shares her advice on how to proactively design a road map for your career.

Letting Values Lead the Way
Kathryn Finney parlayed a blog into a book deal and morning show gig, launched a tech conference, and created the first venture fund for women of color. Her mantra? “To thine own self be true.

How to Be a Changemaker
Girl Scout alum, and CEO of M.M. LaFleur, Sarah LaFleur runs a fashion company that aims to give professional women time back.

Dianne Belk: Girl Scouts “Removed a Barrier”
I am from modest beginnings and—even as a Brownie—I was aware that, when you wear a vest or a pin, you belong to the powerful sisterhood of Girl Scouts.

Finding Fate in the Stars
Girl Scout alum Sophie Sanchez first learned about astronomy as a Brownie. Today, she is a journalist covering space.

Stamp of Approval
Last month, the U.S. Postal Service debuted a stamp designed by Gold Award Girl Scout alum Dana Tanamachi.

Generating Strong Start-up Ideas
Girl Scout alum Christina Bechhold Russ runs the European arm of Samsung NEXT, a firm focused on early stage technology investments, where she gets to green light new businesses.

I’m a Judge Because of Girl Scouts
While in high school, Judge M. Margaret McKeown attended a Juliette Gordon Low World Friendship session in Washington, DC — and that's where she met her mentors.

Preparing for a Career in STEM
Cybersecurity expert Savannah Bleeker shares her tips for those who want to pursue STEM careers.

On Honesty, Making Mistakes, and Letting Go
For author, attorney, and sports commentator Amy Trask, one of her weaknesses has proved to be her greatest strength.

Girl Scouts Make a Difference

Preparing girls for a lifetime of leadership

Meet the Girl Scout alums featured in our video.

Tyra Banks Girl Scout and Executive Producer

Katie Couric Girl Scout and Journalist

Melinda Gates Girl Scout and Philanthropist

Ellen Kuras Girl Scout and Director

Venus Williams Girl Scout and Tennis Legend

Susan Wojcicki Girl Scout and CEO of YouTube

Making the world a better place isn’t a job for just anyone! It calls for a strong sense of self and a willingness to take risks. Whether she’s an astronaut, athlete, anchor, advocate, actor, or any other fierce, inspirational trailblazer, chances are she got her start at Girl Scouts.

Not just making their mark, but making a difference? That’s a job for a Girl Scout!

The Girl Scout Difference

Girl Scouts is the best leadership development experience for girls—one that’s designed with, by, and for girls.

Meet Girl Scout Alums

Out of This World Girl Scout alum and astronaut Jan Davis knew her focus on science paid off in spades when she first got a job at NASA.

Creating a Vision Author and founder of the Susan Bulkeley Butler Center for Leadership Excellence shares her advice on how to proactively design a road map for your career.

Letting Values Lead the Way Kathryn Finney parlayed a blog into a book deal and morning show gig, launched a tech conference, and created the first venture fund for women of color. Her mantra? “To thine own self be true.

How to Be a Changemaker Girl Scout alum, and CEO of M.M. LaFleur, Sarah LaFleur runs a fashion company that aims to give professional women time back.

Dianne Belk: Girl Scouts “Removed a Barrier” I am from modest beginnings and—even as a Brownie—I was aware that, when you wear a vest or a pin, you belong to the powerful sisterhood of Girl Scouts.

Finding Fate in the Stars Girl Scout alum Sophie Sanchez first learned about astronomy as a Brownie. Today, she is a journalist covering space.

Stamp of Approval Last month, the U.S. Postal Service debuted a stamp designed by Gold Award Girl Scout alum Dana Tanamachi.

Generating Strong Start-up Ideas Girl Scout alum Christina Bechhold Russ runs the European arm of Samsung NEXT, a firm focused on early stage technology investments, where she gets to green light new businesses.

I’m a Judge Because of Girl Scouts While in high school, Judge M. Margaret McKeown attended a Juliette Gordon Low World Friendship session in Washington, DC — and that's where she met her mentors.

Preparing for a Career in STEM Cybersecurity expert Savannah Bleeker shares her tips for those who want to pursue STEM careers.

On Honesty, Making Mistakes, and Letting Go For author, attorney, and sports commentator Amy Trask, one of her weaknesses has proved to be her greatest strength.

Tyra Banks
Girl Scout and Executive Producer

Katie Couric
Girl Scout and Journalist

Melinda Gates
Girl Scout and Philanthropist

Ellen Kuras
Girl Scout and Director

Venus Williams
Girl Scout and Tennis Legend

Susan Wojcicki
Girl Scout and CEO of YouTube

Out of This World
Girl Scout alum and astronaut Jan Davis knew her focus on science paid off in spades when she first got a job at NASA.

Creating a Vision
Author and founder of the Susan Bulkeley Butler Center for Leadership Excellence shares her advice on how to proactively design a road map for your career.

Letting Values Lead the Way
Kathryn Finney parlayed a blog into a book deal and morning show gig, launched a tech conference, and created the first venture fund for women of color. Her mantra? “To thine own self be true.

How to Be a Changemaker
Girl Scout alum, and CEO of M.M. LaFleur, Sarah LaFleur runs a fashion company that aims to give professional women time back.

Dianne Belk: Girl Scouts “Removed a Barrier”
I am from modest beginnings and—even as a Brownie—I was aware that, when you wear a vest or a pin, you belong to the powerful sisterhood of Girl Scouts.

Finding Fate in the Stars
Girl Scout alum Sophie Sanchez first learned about astronomy as a Brownie. Today, she is a journalist covering space.

Stamp of Approval
Last month, the U.S. Postal Service debuted a stamp designed by Gold Award Girl Scout alum Dana Tanamachi.

Generating Strong Start-up Ideas
Girl Scout alum Christina Bechhold Russ runs the European arm of Samsung NEXT, a firm focused on early stage technology investments, where she gets to green light new businesses.

I’m a Judge Because of Girl Scouts
While in high school, Judge M. Margaret McKeown attended a Juliette Gordon Low World Friendship session in Washington, DC — and that's where she met her mentors.

Preparing for a Career in STEM
Cybersecurity expert Savannah Bleeker shares her tips for those who want to pursue STEM careers.

On Honesty, Making Mistakes, and Letting Go
For author, attorney, and sports commentator Amy Trask, one of her weaknesses has proved to be her greatest strength.