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.

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.

Making a Career of Getting People Outdoors
Brittany Leavitt has always been a nature lover. “As a child, I would spend summers at my grandma’s farm,” she reflects. “I was always surrounded by gardening and the woods, going outside in the snow.”

Curiosity as the Ultimate Inspiration
Ever since her mother took her troop skiing, the slopes have called Amanda Hankinson. Now, she’s a professional snowboarder who remains enamored with the sport.

Following Your Truth
“It’s terrifying, but when you’re in your truth, there’s an urgency that cannot be denied,” says Rue Mapp, founder of Outdoor Afro.

Carla Hall On Being an Entrepreneur
Chef and Entrepreneur Carla Hall talks About tenacity and work ethic.

On Wednesdays We Feel Confident
Girl Scout Alum and Broadway Performer Collins Conley talks about working on Mean Girls, and how to be your own best cheerleader.

The Importance of Taking Risks
Juanita Dawson, a senior manager for cybersecurity compliance, governance, and risk management for Raytheon, on how taking risks can be critical to success.

Making Broadway Dreams a Reality
Ask Amber Owens, the Broadway star currently cast in Aladdin, what the key was to her theater career, and she points to getting an early start.

How to Succeed IRL
Sarah Jones Simmer on issues you'll need to navigate deftly for real-world career success.

Meet a Real-Life Bat Girl
Kristen Lear has been crusading for bats since she was a Cadette.

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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

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.

Making a Career of Getting People Outdoors
Brittany Leavitt has always been a nature lover. “As a child, I would spend summers at my grandma’s farm,” she reflects. “I was always surrounded by gardening and the woods, going outside in the snow.”

Curiosity as the Ultimate Inspiration
Ever since her mother took her troop skiing, the slopes have called Amanda Hankinson. Now, she’s a professional snowboarder who remains enamored with the sport.

Following Your Truth
“It’s terrifying, but when you’re in your truth, there’s an urgency that cannot be denied,” says Rue Mapp, founder of Outdoor Afro.

Carla Hall On Being an Entrepreneur
Chef and Entrepreneur Carla Hall talks About tenacity and work ethic.

On Wednesdays We Feel Confident
Girl Scout Alum and Broadway Performer Collins Conley talks about working on Mean Girls, and how to be your own best cheerleader.

The Importance of Taking Risks
Juanita Dawson, a senior manager for cybersecurity compliance, governance, and risk management for Raytheon, on how taking risks can be critical to success.

Making Broadway Dreams a Reality
Ask Amber Owens, the Broadway star currently cast in Aladdin, what the key was to her theater career, and she points to getting an early start.

How to Succeed IRL
Sarah Jones Simmer on issues you'll need to navigate deftly for real-world career success.

Meet a Real-Life Bat Girl
Kristen Lear has been crusading for bats since she was a Cadette.

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

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.

Making a Career of Getting People Outdoors Brittany Leavitt has always been a nature lover. “As a child, I would spend summers at my grandma’s farm,” she reflects. “I was always surrounded by gardening and the woods, going outside in the snow.”

Curiosity as the Ultimate Inspiration Ever since her mother took her troop skiing, the slopes have called Amanda Hankinson. Now, she’s a professional snowboarder who remains enamored with the sport.

Following Your Truth “It’s terrifying, but when you’re in your truth, there’s an urgency that cannot be denied,” says Rue Mapp, founder of Outdoor Afro.

Carla Hall On Being an Entrepreneur Chef and Entrepreneur Carla Hall talks About tenacity and work ethic.

On Wednesdays We Feel Confident Girl Scout Alum and Broadway Performer Collins Conley talks about working on Mean Girls, and how to be your own best cheerleader.

The Importance of Taking Risks Juanita Dawson, a senior manager for cybersecurity compliance, governance, and risk management for Raytheon, on how taking risks can be critical to success.

Making Broadway Dreams a Reality Ask Amber Owens, the Broadway star currently cast in Aladdin, what the key was to her theater career, and she points to getting an early start.

How to Succeed IRL Sarah Jones Simmer on issues you'll need to navigate deftly for real-world career success.

Meet a Real-Life Bat Girl Kristen Lear has been crusading for bats since she was a Cadette.

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

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.

Making a Career of Getting People Outdoors
Brittany Leavitt has always been a nature lover. “As a child, I would spend summers at my grandma’s farm,” she reflects. “I was always surrounded by gardening and the woods, going outside in the snow.”

Curiosity as the Ultimate Inspiration
Ever since her mother took her troop skiing, the slopes have called Amanda Hankinson. Now, she’s a professional snowboarder who remains enamored with the sport.

Following Your Truth
“It’s terrifying, but when you’re in your truth, there’s an urgency that cannot be denied,” says Rue Mapp, founder of Outdoor Afro.

Carla Hall On Being an Entrepreneur
Chef and Entrepreneur Carla Hall talks About tenacity and work ethic.

On Wednesdays We Feel Confident
Girl Scout Alum and Broadway Performer Collins Conley talks about working on Mean Girls, and how to be your own best cheerleader.

The Importance of Taking Risks
Juanita Dawson, a senior manager for cybersecurity compliance, governance, and risk management for Raytheon, on how taking risks can be critical to success.

Making Broadway Dreams a Reality
Ask Amber Owens, the Broadway star currently cast in Aladdin, what the key was to her theater career, and she points to getting an early start.

How to Succeed IRL
Sarah Jones Simmer on issues you'll need to navigate deftly for real-world career success.

Meet a Real-Life Bat Girl
Kristen Lear has been crusading for bats since she was a Cadette.