Fall 2022 Inspire Discovery

For more than 100 years, our Girl Scout Law has called upon us to uphold principles such as honesty, fairness, caring, courage, and respect for self and others. Today, these same principles and Girl Scout Law guide our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion. Though much of our work has long been grounded in inclusion, we further formalized our commitment to this important work over the past year. As Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, I am proud to lead our organization as we embed DEI not as a siloed pillar of our work, but as a foundational component within all that we do. As we evolve in our equity-based work, we will prioritize action within three key levels of our organization: 1. Our TeamMembers. Authentically engaging in diversity, equity, and inclusion requires that we first start internally, focusing on staff and leadership at GSEM. Through development of Employee Resource Groups, increased professional development opportunities, reevaluating policies, and more, our team continues to grow in our understanding as we collectively establish this work as an organizational priority. 2. Our Volunteers. More than 12,000 volunteers help Girl Scouts become stronger, kinder, and braver than they ever thought possible. Our dedicated volunteers each play an integral role in building a culture of inclusion, and we are committed to equipping them with the tools, resources, and knowledge needed to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion. Fostering a More Equitable and Inclusive GSEM Community

Amber Overton Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer

3. Most importantly, our Girl Scouts. As an organization committed to supporting all girls, everywhere, our ultimate goal is to ensure Girl Scouts of all backgrounds have equal and equitable access to the breadth of our programs and experiences. We know that building future leaders requires us to evolve in our understanding of how to best support today’s Girl Scouts. We look forward to continued opportunities to uplift and empower all our Girl Scouts, and we will provide support as they continue to make the world a better place.

We invite you to join us on our journey of fostering a more equitable and inclusive community within GSEM.

Learn more about our commitment to DEI at girlscoutsem.org/diversity.

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