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Notable Alumnae

Girl Scouting teaches empowerment and encourages young women to be all that they can be. The fact that some of our nation’s brightest stars are former Girl Scouts is no coincidence!

Local Girl Scouts

Minnesota and Wisconsin are home to Girl Scouts who have gone on to do great things. Read their inspiring stories.

  • Kristina Curry Rogers
    Assistant Professor in Biology and Geology, Macalester College
  • Deborah Hopp
    Vice President and Publisher, Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine
  • Pamela Moret
    Executive Vice President, Strategic Development, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
  • Gloria Perez
    President and CEO, Jeremiah Program
  • Trudy Rautio
    President and CEO, Carlson
  • Marianne Short
    Managing Partner, Dorsey & Whitney LLP
  • Susan Boren
    Partner, Spencer Stuart
  • Patricia Simmons
    Physician and Professor of Pediatrics; Chair of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, Mayo Clinic
  • Sharon Ryan
    Distinguished Volunteer and Philanthropist

Famous Girl Scouts

  • Candace Bergen, actress
  • Lynda Carter, actress
  • Sheryl Crow, singer/songwriter
  • Anita Roddick, founder of The Body Shop
  • Carrie Fisher, actress and author
  • Lois Juliber, president of Colgate Palmolive
  • Karen Katen, executive vice president of Pfizer Inc.
  • Mary Hatwood Futtrell, former director, National Education Association
  • Elaine Jones, former head of NAACP Legal Defense & Education Fund
  • Christa McAuliffe, teacher and astronaut
  • Patricia McGuire, president, Trinity College

Centennial Award Honorees

The Centennial Awards recognize outstanding Girl Scout alumnae in five categories. The Centennial Award Honorees are women who exemplify the qualities of courage, confidence and character.

Women of Distinction

The Women of Distinction honorees are role models whose professional accomplishments, leadership and community contributions inspire girls to reach their highest potential. These honorees are chosen each year by the Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys.

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