Girl Scouts of the USA is the largest girl-led organization in the world. Our mission is to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

Our founder, Juliette Gordon Low, organized the first Girl Scout troop on March 12, 1912, in Savannah, Georgia. Today, Girl Scouts is nearly 2 million strong—that’s more than 1 million girls and 550,000 adults who believe in the power of every girl to change the world.

Whether they’re in a troop or are independently registered, Girl Scouts discover the fun, friendship, and power of girls together. No matter their age, Girl Scouts grow courageous and strong through a wide variety of enriching experiences, such as field trips, skill-building sports clinics, community service projects, cultural exchanges, and environmental stewardships.

Girl Scouts helps girls develop their full individual potential; relate to others with increasing understanding, skill, and respect; develop values to guide their actions and provide the foundation for sound decision making; and contribute to the improvement of society through their abilities, leadership skills, and cooperation with others.

BONNIE BARCZYKOWSKI, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Girl Scouts of the United States (GSUSA) has announced Bonnie Barczykowski as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective February 13. Ms. Chang,  will assume the role on January 27. She will succeed CEO, Sofia Chang, who is a mother of a Girl Scout, Lifetime Member and a Juliette Gordon Low Society member, who lead the organization in January 2022.

Ms. Barczykowski is a decade-long veteran of the Girl Scouts, having served since 2012 as CEO of the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri council. During her tenure, Ms. Barczykowski and her Board built a compelling strategic vision that expanded access for girls across the region, transformed program experiences and engaged community partners. As part of her strategic vision, she led a $50 million “Her Future is Our Future” campaign to fund capital projects, scholarships, programs, and the organization’s endowment.