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.

Breaking Ground in a Traditional Industry
Gold Award Girl Scout alum Natasha Bansgopaul isn’t just a disrupter—she’s a disrupter in an old-school industry: finance.

Building Girls’ Confidence
Whether through teaching or her work on social media, Girl Scout Alum Valencia Clay works to builds girls’ confidence.

How to Use Persistence to Get Your Dream Job
Girl Scout alum Jenna Arnold, one of the national organizers of the 2017 Women's March on Washington and recently published author, credits much of her success to persistence.

Finding My Passion at Camp
Chef Omei Eaglerider first discovered her life-long love of cooking in Girl Scouts.

Learning the Truth, 30 Years Later
Recently, this Girl Scout alum learned a surprising secret about her beloved childhood camping trips.

Fighting for Marginalized Communities
Deanna Singh has worked to shift power to marginalized communities from a variety of positions—as a lawyer, a middle school principal, and the CEO of multiple foundations.

This Alum Promotes Anti-Bias in Tech
Girl Scout alum Dr. Nicki Washington explores irresponsible technologies, specifically those that perpetuate systemic racism and bias.

Meet a Legal Trailblazer
Christine Curtis was one of the first women at her prestigious Manhattan law firm, and being a trailblazer was never easy.

The Right Tools
When NASA sends two astronauts to the International Space Station, Girl Scout alum and program lead Kathryn Lueders will be right in the middle of the action.

How to Motivate Your Team
Management expert Amy Edmondson explains that the skills that get you to management are not the same ones you need to lead a team to success.

How to Find the Right Mentor
Sarah Kauss helms the $100 million-plus company, S'Well, as CEO—and she’s been helped by mentors along the way.

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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

Breaking Ground in a Traditional Industry
Gold Award Girl Scout alum Natasha Bansgopaul isn’t just a disrupter—she’s a disrupter in an old-school industry: finance.

Building Girls’ Confidence
Whether through teaching or her work on social media, Girl Scout Alum Valencia Clay works to builds girls’ confidence.

How to Use Persistence to Get Your Dream Job
Girl Scout alum Jenna Arnold, one of the national organizers of the 2017 Women's March on Washington and recently published author, credits much of her success to persistence.

Finding My Passion at Camp
Chef Omei Eaglerider first discovered her life-long love of cooking in Girl Scouts.

Learning the Truth, 30 Years Later
Recently, this Girl Scout alum learned a surprising secret about her beloved childhood camping trips.

Fighting for Marginalized Communities
Deanna Singh has worked to shift power to marginalized communities from a variety of positions—as a lawyer, a middle school principal, and the CEO of multiple foundations.

This Alum Promotes Anti-Bias in Tech
Girl Scout alum Dr. Nicki Washington explores irresponsible technologies, specifically those that perpetuate systemic racism and bias.

Meet a Legal Trailblazer
Christine Curtis was one of the first women at her prestigious Manhattan law firm, and being a trailblazer was never easy.

The Right Tools
When NASA sends two astronauts to the International Space Station, Girl Scout alum and program lead Kathryn Lueders will be right in the middle of the action.

How to Motivate Your Team
Management expert Amy Edmondson explains that the skills that get you to management are not the same ones you need to lead a team to success.

How to Find the Right Mentor
Sarah Kauss helms the $100 million-plus company, S'Well, as CEO—and she’s been helped by mentors along the way.

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

Breaking Ground in a Traditional Industry Gold Award Girl Scout alum Natasha Bansgopaul isn’t just a disrupter—she’s a disrupter in an old-school industry: finance.

Building Girls’ Confidence Whether through teaching or her work on social media, Girl Scout Alum Valencia Clay works to builds girls’ confidence.

How to Use Persistence to Get Your Dream Job Girl Scout alum Jenna Arnold, one of the national organizers of the 2017 Women's March on Washington and recently published author, credits much of her success to persistence.

Finding My Passion at Camp Chef Omei Eaglerider first discovered her life-long love of cooking in Girl Scouts.

Learning the Truth, 30 Years Later Recently, this Girl Scout alum learned a surprising secret about her beloved childhood camping trips.

Fighting for Marginalized Communities Deanna Singh has worked to shift power to marginalized communities from a variety of positions—as a lawyer, a middle school principal, and the CEO of multiple foundations.

This Alum Promotes Anti-Bias in Tech Girl Scout alum Dr. Nicki Washington explores irresponsible technologies, specifically those that perpetuate systemic racism and bias.

Meet a Legal Trailblazer Christine Curtis was one of the first women at her prestigious Manhattan law firm, and being a trailblazer was never easy.

The Right Tools When NASA sends two astronauts to the International Space Station, Girl Scout alum and program lead Kathryn Lueders will be right in the middle of the action.

How to Motivate Your Team Management expert Amy Edmondson explains that the skills that get you to management are not the same ones you need to lead a team to success.

How to Find the Right Mentor Sarah Kauss helms the $100 million-plus company, S'Well, as CEO—and she’s been helped by mentors along the way.

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

Breaking Ground in a Traditional Industry
Gold Award Girl Scout alum Natasha Bansgopaul isn’t just a disrupter—she’s a disrupter in an old-school industry: finance.

Building Girls’ Confidence
Whether through teaching or her work on social media, Girl Scout Alum Valencia Clay works to builds girls’ confidence.

How to Use Persistence to Get Your Dream Job
Girl Scout alum Jenna Arnold, one of the national organizers of the 2017 Women's March on Washington and recently published author, credits much of her success to persistence.

Finding My Passion at Camp
Chef Omei Eaglerider first discovered her life-long love of cooking in Girl Scouts.

Learning the Truth, 30 Years Later
Recently, this Girl Scout alum learned a surprising secret about her beloved childhood camping trips.

Fighting for Marginalized Communities
Deanna Singh has worked to shift power to marginalized communities from a variety of positions—as a lawyer, a middle school principal, and the CEO of multiple foundations.

This Alum Promotes Anti-Bias in Tech
Girl Scout alum Dr. Nicki Washington explores irresponsible technologies, specifically those that perpetuate systemic racism and bias.

Meet a Legal Trailblazer
Christine Curtis was one of the first women at her prestigious Manhattan law firm, and being a trailblazer was never easy.

The Right Tools
When NASA sends two astronauts to the International Space Station, Girl Scout alum and program lead Kathryn Lueders will be right in the middle of the action.

How to Motivate Your Team
Management expert Amy Edmondson explains that the skills that get you to management are not the same ones you need to lead a team to success.

How to Find the Right Mentor
Sarah Kauss helms the $100 million-plus company, S'Well, as CEO—and she’s been helped by mentors along the way.