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| Sofia Chang takes the helm of the Girl Scouts. |
The Girl Scouts named an Asian American woman to head the organization as it adapts to the challenges of a more diverse America.
The Girl Scouts of the United States (GSUSA) CEO will be Sofia Chang. The organization announced their selection Dec. 14. making her the first Asian American to head the national organization in its 110 year history.
"As Girl Scouts approaches its 110th year of service, the mission to develop and create opportunities for all girls is more critical than ever," said Chang. "I am thrilled to work alongside the entire organization to help the Movement grow, become more inclusive and positively impact the lives of all young women."
Chang, who is a mother of a Girl Scout, Lifetime Member and a Juliette Gordon Low Society member, will assume the role on Jan. 27 succeeding Interim CEO Judith Batty, who came out of retirement to lead the organization in August 2020.
"Sofia is an extremely accomplished woman, and I am excited to see her impact on the direction of the Movement," Batty said. "With our updated programming and branding efforts, the Movement is poised to seize the opportunities the future holds, reaching more girls than ever before and increasing the pipeline of future women leaders. Sofia is the right person to advance the Girl Scout's mission in this changed world."
"Sofia is an extremely accomplished woman, and I am excited to see her impact on the direction of the Movement," Batty said. "With our updated programming and branding efforts, the Movement is poised to seize the opportunities the future holds, reaching more girls than ever before and increasing the pipeline of future women leaders. Sofia is the right person to advance the Girl Scout's mission in this changed world."
Her leadership and business achievements were built on her strategic vision, her authenticity, and her inclusiveness. Chang brings her legacy of leadership and advocacy to propel Girl Scouts, the largest leadership organization for girls in the world, into its next chapter by working to reach more girls who can create an outsized impact in their communities, and around the world.
Chang has long been committed to advocating for women and for diverse voices across her professional and personal affiliations. She has served on the board of the Time Warner Foundation, was the executive sponsor of HBO's AAPI resource group and was a member of HBO's diversity council. Chang continues to serve on the board of the University of Pennsylvania's Professional Women's Alliance which provides young alumni with professional development and networking opportunities.
"As a mother to a Girl Scout Junior, I have seen first-hand the positive impact of Girl Scouts," said Chang. _I am honored to join the Movement and to serve our councils, our volunteers, and our girls. I had the great fortune of working with tremendous leaders including many women leaders who broke through ceilings and then advocated for me to break some of my own."
"When the search committee first met Sofia, they were taken by her energy, passion, and collaborative approach to leadership," said GSUSA National Board Chair Karen P. Layng. "Sofia will bring decades of experience in driving digital transformation, expanding membership, and creating unique partnerships as we evolve the organization to the next century of service,"
Chang has long been committed to advocating for women and for diverse voices across her professional and personal affiliations. She has served on the board of the Time Warner Foundation, was the executive sponsor of HBO's AAPI resource group and was a member of HBO's diversity council. Chang continues to serve on the board of the University of Pennsylvania's Professional Women's Alliance which provides young alumni with professional development and networking opportunities.
"As a mother to a Girl Scout Junior, I have seen first-hand the positive impact of Girl Scouts," said Chang. _I am honored to join the Movement and to serve our councils, our volunteers, and our girls. I had the great fortune of working with tremendous leaders including many women leaders who broke through ceilings and then advocated for me to break some of my own."
"When the search committee first met Sofia, they were taken by her energy, passion, and collaborative approach to leadership," said GSUSA National Board Chair Karen P. Layng. "Sofia will bring decades of experience in driving digital transformation, expanding membership, and creating unique partnerships as we evolve the organization to the next century of service,"
"The National Board and I are excited to see her steward GSUSA as an institution for the future, that fosters an inclusive community, and creates more opportunities than ever before for girls and women across the country."
"As a mother to a Girl Scout Junior, I have seen first-hand the positive impact of Girl Scouts. I am honored to join the Movement and to serve our councils, our volunteers, and our girls. I had the great fortune of working with tremendous leaders including many women leaders who broke through ceilings and then advocated for me to break some of my own," said Chang.
"As a mother to a Girl Scout Junior, I have seen first-hand the positive impact of Girl Scouts. I am honored to join the Movement and to serve our councils, our volunteers, and our girls. I had the great fortune of working with tremendous leaders including many women leaders who broke through ceilings and then advocated for me to break some of my own," said Chang.
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