Girl Scouts of the USA Announces New Board Leadership
Telva McGruder, lifetime member of GSUSA and General Motors executive, elected as National Board President.
WASHINGTON, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) announced its National Board of Directors for the 2026–2029 term, elected during its 58th National Council Session. Nearly 1,000 delegates gathered in Washington, DC, for the triennial business meeting to discuss, debate and vote on issues important to the Girl Scout Movement. Telva McGruder, executive director of global body manufacturing engineering for General Motors, former National Board member and council board chair and a lifetime member of GSUSA, was elected National Board President by the National Council.
"It is an incredible honor to serve as National Board President," said McGruder. "As a proud Girl Scout alum, former troop leader and board member, I have witnessed firsthand the remarkable opportunities this Movement offers girls to tap into their power, pursue their ambitions, and transform their communities. I look forward to working with my fellow board members to accelerate Girl Scouting's impact and shape a bold and inspiring future for Girl Scouts everywhere."
McGruder will lead GSUSA's 31-member National Board of Directors as it guides the Movement to meet the needs of today's girls and families. Board members bring a range of skills, expertise and perspectives to help advance Girl Scouts' vision for the future. Thirty percent of the 2026–2029 term board members have served as board chair of a Girl Scout council and 70% are Girl Scout alums or have experienced Girl Scouting through a friend or family member.
"I am deeply grateful to our outgoing board members for their service and commitment to Girl Scouts," said Bonnie Barczykowski, CEO of GSUSA. "Their leadership has strengthened our Movement and positioned us for the future. Looking ahead, I could not be more excited to partner with National Board President Telva McGruder and our new and returning board members as we embark on the next triennium. Their collective experience, passion and commitment to girls will help propel Girl Scouts into an exciting new chapter; one that expands our reach, deepens our impact and advances our mission for generations to come."
GSUSA's National Board oversees the organization's governance, legal and fiduciary responsibilities. Three non-board members of the National Board Development Committee were also elected to support the board and to identify candidates for future board vacancies. The complete list follows (* designates new members; + designates National Board Development Committee members):
National Board Officers 2026–2029
Telva McGruder, President
Executive Director of Global Body Manufacturing Engineering
General Motors
Rochester Hills, Michigan
Ileana Musa, First Vice President
Managing Director, Head of Sales, Private Banking Group
Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association
Miami, Florida
Mary Ann Altergott, Second Vice President
Founder, The Clemont Group
Retired Principal, Edward Jones
St. Louis, Missouri
Diane Tipton, Treasurer
Chief Executive Officer and President
Self Storage Zone
Sarasota, Florida
Maryann Waryjas, Secretary
President and Director
Coalition for Competition in Credit Ratings, Inc.;
Past Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer,
and Corporate Secretary
Herc Holdings Inc.
Burr Ridge, Illinois
National Board Members-at-Large 2026–2029
Diane Boettcher*
Retired
United States Navy
Owings Mills, Maryland
Beth Bovis
Senior Partner, Global Sustainability and Social Impact Lead
Kearney
Madison, Wisconsin
Neil R. Brown*
Managing Director
KKR Global Institute and Infrastructure and Climate
Washington, DC
Rebecca Chavez-Houck +
Community Engagement Consultant
Aspira Public Affairs, LLC
Former Member, Utah House of Representatives
Salt Lake City, Utah
Cami Gibertini*
Senior Vice President/Business Solutions
INB, A National Association
Tampa, Florida
Erin Morgan Gore*+
Managing Director & Partner
Alvarez & Marsal Corporate Performance Improvement
New York, New York
Kira Rosoff Heller*
Principal and Senior Wealth Advisor
Bessemer Trust
Bedford, New York
Kerrie A. Hoffman*
Chief Executive Officer
Hoffman Digital
Brookfield, Wisconsin
Cameron Jones*
Chief Financial Officer
National Basketball Players Association
Bethesda, Maryland
Betsy Kamin*
Partner and Member-In-Charge, Houston Office
Clark Hill PLC
Houston, Texas
Jessie Kornberg
President and Chief Executive Officer
Skirball Cultural Center
Los Angeles, California
Vidya Krishnan
Chief Learning and Belonging Officer
TD SYNNEX
Richardson, Texas
Ana Tavares Lattibeaudiere
Principal and Co-Founder
MTL Management
Roswell, Georgia
Allison Lawrence*+
Vice President, Commercial Development, Americas
Stanley Black & Decker
Dallas, Texas
Robyn Ratcliffe Manzini
President
Ridge Blossom Properties, LLC
Las Vegas, Nevada
Zara Mirza*
Chief of Staff to the President and CEO
TIAA
Darien, Connecticut
Stephanie Neuvirth, SPHR*
Global Vice President, People and Organization (CHRO)
Mars Veterinary Health
New York, New York
Jake Perlman
Executive Vice President, Chief Technology and Information
Officer
Charter Communications
Denver, Colorado
Carolyn Pittman*
Independent Director
Minerals Technologies, Inc.
Frisco, Texas
April Cadiente Schneider +
Vice President IT, Intellectual Property Management
and General Counsel
Sony Pictures Entertainment
Los Angeles, California
Joanne Sebby*
Chief Risk Officer
Fiserv
Omaha, Nebraska
Nabiha Syed*
Executive Director
Mozilla Foundation
Brooklyn, New York
Nithya Thadani*
Former CEO
RAIN Stella Technologies
New York, New York
Mary J. Thomas*
Associate Vice President, U.S. Consumer Services and
LillyDirect Business Operations
Eli Lilly and Company
Zionsville, Indiana
Teresa C. Younger*
Former CEO and President Ms. Foundation for Women
Founder and Principal
Msty Consulting, LLC
Brooklyn, New York
Non-Board, National Board Development Committee, 2026–2029
Lupe Camargo
Certified Financial Planner ™
Perspective Financial Services, LLC
Tempe, Arizona
Debbie Hassan +
Retired, Partner
Deloitte and Touche, LLP
Hilton Head, South Carolina
Sharon H. Matthews*+
Retired, Head of Employee Relations Consulting
Wells Fargo
Charlotte, North Carolina
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