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.

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.

Making Magic on an Imagination Vacation
Girl Scout alum Stacey Jurss’s daughter, Harper, was excited about her Brownie troop’s trip to Disneyland. When it was cancelled due to coronavirus, Stacey took matters into her own hands.

Toasting with S’mores over the Internet
When COVID-19 derailed the annual Samoree camping weekend, these two women launched into action to create a virtual event.

The Balancing Act of Motherhood
Lauren Smith Brody, author of The Fifth Trimester, shares her thoughts on how to integrate work and motherhood.

Meeting Needs for Health and Play—Online
For Nicole Katz, taking her yoga classes online was always about meeting the needs of busy Manhattan moms. Now, she's meeting global needs during the quarantine.

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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

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.

Making Magic on an Imagination Vacation
Girl Scout alum Stacey Jurss’s daughter, Harper, was excited about her Brownie troop’s trip to Disneyland. When it was cancelled due to coronavirus, Stacey took matters into her own hands.

Toasting with S’mores over the Internet
When COVID-19 derailed the annual Samoree camping weekend, these two women launched into action to create a virtual event.

The Balancing Act of Motherhood
Lauren Smith Brody, author of The Fifth Trimester, shares her thoughts on how to integrate work and motherhood.

Meeting Needs for Health and Play—Online
For Nicole Katz, taking her yoga classes online was always about meeting the needs of busy Manhattan moms. Now, she's meeting global needs during the quarantine.

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

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.

Making Magic on an Imagination Vacation Girl Scout alum Stacey Jurss’s daughter, Harper, was excited about her Brownie troop’s trip to Disneyland. When it was cancelled due to coronavirus, Stacey took matters into her own hands.

Toasting with S’mores over the Internet When COVID-19 derailed the annual Samoree camping weekend, these two women launched into action to create a virtual event.

The Balancing Act of Motherhood Lauren Smith Brody, author of The Fifth Trimester, shares her thoughts on how to integrate work and motherhood.

Meeting Needs for Health and Play—Online For Nicole Katz, taking her yoga classes online was always about meeting the needs of busy Manhattan moms. Now, she's meeting global needs during the quarantine.

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

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.

Making Magic on an Imagination Vacation
Girl Scout alum Stacey Jurss’s daughter, Harper, was excited about her Brownie troop’s trip to Disneyland. When it was cancelled due to coronavirus, Stacey took matters into her own hands.

Toasting with S’mores over the Internet
When COVID-19 derailed the annual Samoree camping weekend, these two women launched into action to create a virtual event.

The Balancing Act of Motherhood
Lauren Smith Brody, author of The Fifth Trimester, shares her thoughts on how to integrate work and motherhood.

Meeting Needs for Health and Play—Online
For Nicole Katz, taking her yoga classes online was always about meeting the needs of busy Manhattan moms. Now, she's meeting global needs during the quarantine.