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.

Stocking Little Free Libraries with…Food
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Kaitlin Connelly has turned her Little Free Libraries in Loachapoka, Alabama into food pantries.

From Whisky to Hand Sanitizer
When Becky Harris’s husband suggested in 2009 that she quit her engineering job so they could launch a distillery, it didn’t occur to her that one day they would be making hand sanitizer.

Being Kind in Your Professional Life During COVID-19
Maya Smith, Girl Scout alum and executive director of the Born This Way Foundation, says the key to being kind at work right now is by not focusing on “business as usual.”

CEO Sylvia Acevedo Opens Up About Her Own Mentors
My Brownie troop leader had a profound impact on me. I first discovered my love of space on a camping trip with my troop. Later, I became a rocket scientist.

How to Determine If You Have a Great Podcast Idea
There's so much saturation in current podcast option, but that doesn't mean you have missed your chance to get into podcasting.

How One Alum Encourages Her Community to Get Moving
Michelle Rossi created #TosstheTrashThursday in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak because picking up trash keeps you active.

3D Printing Protection for Medical Workers
Girl Scout alum Stephanie Keefe and her partner are using their 3D printers to make face shields for workers on the front line.

10 Things to Keep in Mind When Starting Your Own Business
Girl Scout alum and bakery owner Sonam Sondh shares her advice for entrepreneurs who want to follow in her footsteps.

How to Be a Great Mentee
Broadway star Krystina Alabado, currently in "Mean Girls," shares her thoughts on how to get the most out of being mentored, whatever your field

Why You Should Embrace All Opportunities
Maureen Beck has never let anything keep her from following her passion for climbing, including the fact that she was born without a left hand and forearm.

Forging Your Own Path
It’s not a coincidence that Stephanie Howe won her first attempt at the Western States Endurance Run while pursuing her doctorate in nutrition. Knowing what fuels the body was part of her plan.

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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

Stocking Little Free Libraries with…Food
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Kaitlin Connelly has turned her Little Free Libraries in Loachapoka, Alabama into food pantries.

From Whisky to Hand Sanitizer
When Becky Harris’s husband suggested in 2009 that she quit her engineering job so they could launch a distillery, it didn’t occur to her that one day they would be making hand sanitizer.

Being Kind in Your Professional Life During COVID-19
Maya Smith, Girl Scout alum and executive director of the Born This Way Foundation, says the key to being kind at work right now is by not focusing on “business as usual.”

CEO Sylvia Acevedo Opens Up About Her Own Mentors
My Brownie troop leader had a profound impact on me. I first discovered my love of space on a camping trip with my troop. Later, I became a rocket scientist.

How to Determine If You Have a Great Podcast Idea
There's so much saturation in current podcast option, but that doesn't mean you have missed your chance to get into podcasting.

How One Alum Encourages Her Community to Get Moving
Michelle Rossi created #TosstheTrashThursday in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak because picking up trash keeps you active.

3D Printing Protection for Medical Workers
Girl Scout alum Stephanie Keefe and her partner are using their 3D printers to make face shields for workers on the front line.

10 Things to Keep in Mind When Starting Your Own Business
Girl Scout alum and bakery owner Sonam Sondh shares her advice for entrepreneurs who want to follow in her footsteps.

How to Be a Great Mentee
Broadway star Krystina Alabado, currently in "Mean Girls," shares her thoughts on how to get the most out of being mentored, whatever your field

Why You Should Embrace All Opportunities
Maureen Beck has never let anything keep her from following her passion for climbing, including the fact that she was born without a left hand and forearm.

Forging Your Own Path
It’s not a coincidence that Stephanie Howe won her first attempt at the Western States Endurance Run while pursuing her doctorate in nutrition. Knowing what fuels the body was part of her plan.

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

Stocking Little Free Libraries with…Food In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Kaitlin Connelly has turned her Little Free Libraries in Loachapoka, Alabama into food pantries.

From Whisky to Hand Sanitizer When Becky Harris’s husband suggested in 2009 that she quit her engineering job so they could launch a distillery, it didn’t occur to her that one day they would be making hand sanitizer.

Being Kind in Your Professional Life During COVID-19 Maya Smith, Girl Scout alum and executive director of the Born This Way Foundation, says the key to being kind at work right now is by not focusing on “business as usual.”

CEO Sylvia Acevedo Opens Up About Her Own Mentors My Brownie troop leader had a profound impact on me. I first discovered my love of space on a camping trip with my troop. Later, I became a rocket scientist.

How to Determine If You Have a Great Podcast Idea There's so much saturation in current podcast option, but that doesn't mean you have missed your chance to get into podcasting.

How One Alum Encourages Her Community to Get Moving Michelle Rossi created #TosstheTrashThursday in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak because picking up trash keeps you active.

3D Printing Protection for Medical Workers Girl Scout alum Stephanie Keefe and her partner are using their 3D printers to make face shields for workers on the front line.

10 Things to Keep in Mind When Starting Your Own Business Girl Scout alum and bakery owner Sonam Sondh shares her advice for entrepreneurs who want to follow in her footsteps.

How to Be a Great Mentee Broadway star Krystina Alabado, currently in "Mean Girls," shares her thoughts on how to get the most out of being mentored, whatever your field

Why You Should Embrace All Opportunities Maureen Beck has never let anything keep her from following her passion for climbing, including the fact that she was born without a left hand and forearm.

Forging Your Own Path It’s not a coincidence that Stephanie Howe won her first attempt at the Western States Endurance Run while pursuing her doctorate in nutrition. Knowing what fuels the body was part of her plan.

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

Stocking Little Free Libraries with…Food
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Kaitlin Connelly has turned her Little Free Libraries in Loachapoka, Alabama into food pantries.

From Whisky to Hand Sanitizer
When Becky Harris’s husband suggested in 2009 that she quit her engineering job so they could launch a distillery, it didn’t occur to her that one day they would be making hand sanitizer.

Being Kind in Your Professional Life During COVID-19
Maya Smith, Girl Scout alum and executive director of the Born This Way Foundation, says the key to being kind at work right now is by not focusing on “business as usual.”

CEO Sylvia Acevedo Opens Up About Her Own Mentors
My Brownie troop leader had a profound impact on me. I first discovered my love of space on a camping trip with my troop. Later, I became a rocket scientist.

How to Determine If You Have a Great Podcast Idea
There's so much saturation in current podcast option, but that doesn't mean you have missed your chance to get into podcasting.

How One Alum Encourages Her Community to Get Moving
Michelle Rossi created #TosstheTrashThursday in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak because picking up trash keeps you active.

3D Printing Protection for Medical Workers
Girl Scout alum Stephanie Keefe and her partner are using their 3D printers to make face shields for workers on the front line.

10 Things to Keep in Mind When Starting Your Own Business
Girl Scout alum and bakery owner Sonam Sondh shares her advice for entrepreneurs who want to follow in her footsteps.

How to Be a Great Mentee
Broadway star Krystina Alabado, currently in "Mean Girls," shares her thoughts on how to get the most out of being mentored, whatever your field

Why You Should Embrace All Opportunities
Maureen Beck has never let anything keep her from following her passion for climbing, including the fact that she was born without a left hand and forearm.

Forging Your Own Path
It’s not a coincidence that Stephanie Howe won her first attempt at the Western States Endurance Run while pursuing her doctorate in nutrition. Knowing what fuels the body was part of her plan.