Cherisse Robinson
Chief Financial Officer
Our Leadership
Nine years after Juliette Gordon Low began the Girl Scout movement in Savannah, Georgia in 1912, a troop of 16 members was formed in Austin, TX on June 14, 1921. Today, Girl Scouts of Central Texas (GSCTX) is led by the chief executive officer, council board of directors, staff, and volunteers across 46 counties. With the support, vision, and commitment of these role models, Girl Scouts have the opportunity to find—and become—leaders in their communities and the world.
A Message from the CEO
Paula Bookidis, CEO
Girl Scouts creates girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. With our volunteer partners, we provide the best leadership program, putting Girl Scouts front and center and keeping their best interests in mind. We work hard to make Girl Scouts the first choice for families who want to provide their children with opportunities to learn new skills, explore the outdoors, and advocate for their communities.
Executive Team
Along with the CEO, GSCTX’s executive team guides the organization in the planning, development, and execution of initiatives and resources to benefit a diverse group of Girl Scouts, volunteers, and staff across Central Texas.
Meredith Clarke
Chief Operating Officer
Kursten Mitchell
Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
Phlice Gray
Chief Development Officer
Board of Directors
Composed of members from the private to nonprofit sector, and from across Central Texas, the board of directors guides the Girl Scout Movement.
Officers 
Leslie Midgley
President / Board Chair
Texas Land Title Association
Austin
Annette Booker
Vice Chair
Amazon
Austin
David Reynolds
Treasurer
Reynolds Solutions, LLC
Austin
Kimberly Watson-Hemphill
Secretary
Firefly Consulting
Austin
Members at Large
Alison Pond
City of College Station
College Station
Bill Houston
Poor Boy Avionics
San Angelo
Debra Brock
Community Advocate
Harker Heights
Heather Hildebrand
Accenture
Austin
Isis Martinez
LogicMonitor
Austin
Jennifer Alaniz Zoghby
Advocate / Writer
Austin
Jennifer Landa
Consultant
Austin
Katherine Fuller
Charles Schwab
Leander
Natia Rage
Wells Fargo
Austin
Nicole Schwartz Nett
IBM
Austin
Patricia Hayes Workman
PVH Consulting Group, LLC
Pflugerville
Raquel Williams
Waco Foundation
Waco
Shay Ralls Roalson
City of Austin-Austin Water
Austin
Dr. Sheila Reddy
Austin Gastroenterology
Austin
Shelley Clifford Brophy
Google
Austin
Socar Chatmon-Thomas
Elegant Estates Realty & Auctions
Austin
Suzanne Copeland
Baylor Scott & White Healthcare (Retired)
Temple
Trish Ferguson
Patricia Ferguson & Associates
China Spring
Vicki Gildon
Savvas Learning Company
Belton
Annual Report
Take a look at the accomplishments and areas of focus in the Girl Scouts of Central Texas community during our fiscal year 2024.
LEARN MOREGirl Scout Advisory Board
Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors are selected to serve as the council’s voice for youth. In partnership with staff, Girl Scout Advisory Board members lead activities, leadership projects, and mentorship programs.
The Girl Scout Advisory Board Application is open from June to August.
Girl Scout Advisory Board
Council and National Council Delegates
As delegates, volunteers engage and gather feedback from Girl Scout members in our council, learn about proposals, take action to be the voice of Girl Scouts of Central Texas—locally and nationally.
Position Descriptions & Applications
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