Skenderian to Succeed Gina Jaeger During Transitional Phase in Central Coast Girl Scouts
“Jody brings a strong background of community relations, business development, and non-profit leadership experience to the role and I look forward to her collaboration on the Board,” said Tammie Helmuth, Board Chair of Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast. “We are excited to embark on our council’s next chapter!”
“I am honored to assume the role of interim CEO at Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast,” says Skenderian. “I look forward to continuing to implement the strategic plan for the council, and helping to advance and strengthen our organization over the six counties our council serves.”
As a Girl Scout Alumna and a mother of a Cadette, Skenderian has also held adjunct teaching positions both online and on-campus for local colleges and universities including Santa Barbara City College and Ventura College.
Skenderian holds an M.A. in Political Science from San Francisco State University and a B.A. from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California. She is also a member of the American Association of University Women.
Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast serves over 10,700 girls across six counties and is committed to making the Girl Scout Leadership Experience available to girls in ways that impact their lives both in the moment and into the future. Girls participate in troops, individual projects, council events, day camps and more. A variety of leadership, outdoor skills, and Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) based programs and events provide girls with opportunities to learn and explore in fun and informative ways.
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To join or volunteer in Santa Cruz, San Benito, Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara or Ventura County, visit: www.girlscoutsccc.org.