About Us

Girl Scouts of North East Ohio is the preeminent leadership development organization serving more than 40,000 girls and 14,000 adults in an 18-county region.

Vision: Girl Scouts of North East Ohio will be the organization of choice of girls and recognized by the community as the best model for leadership development for girls and women.

Mission: Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

Services

Leadership and personal development training for girls and adult volunteers.
Girl-led programs that promote positive self-image, ethical conduct and embrace diversity.
There are six program focus areas which provide girls with an understanding of the world around them. These programs include:

• Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM)
• Community Engagement
• Healthy Living
• The Arts
  
• Financial Literacy
• Environmental Awareness

There are multiple pathways to participate in Girl Scout programming via, troop, special events, short-term programs, camp, travel and Internet-based modules.

Girl Scout Leadership Experience

Click to view the GSNEO video featuring our very own Girl Scouts!

Programs

Girl Scouting is unique in that it is the only girl organization that teaches leadership development. The three keys to leadership form the basis of all Girl Scout programs. They are:

• Discover

  Girl Scouts explore their world, envisioning and preparing for a positive future.

• Connect

  Girl Scouts understand and care about the needs of others.

• Take Action

  Girl Scouts act to make the world a better place.

Fees

Individual membership dues ($12), paid annually by girls and adults, go directly to GSUSA. It provides activity insurance, support services and program material. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.  Effective October 1, 2013, membership fees will be $15.

Funding

On an average it costs $250 per girl, to provide one year of Girl Scouting. GSNEO depends on income generated from both its membership and the community to facilitate council-wide programs and events; provide adult recruitment and training; enhance outreach opportunities and maintain the council's service centers and camp/environmental education facilities. Visit the Donation page.

Anyone may contribute to Girl Scouts. Special giving opportunities are available to individuals through planned giving, Tribute Funds or Memorial Gifts. Income is also generated by a variety of sources including United Way, corporate sponsorships, grants, program fees and two annual product sales campaigns.

Corporate Staff

Chief Executive Officer

Jane Christyson

Chief Operating Officer

Jackie Ford

Chief Financial Officer

John Graves

Director of Business Services

Kimberley Janikovics

Director of Fund Development

Lin Williams

Director of Member Services and Community Development

Andrea Hartman

Director of Program

Emily Fletcher-Fein

Assistant Director of Program

Deborah Kroupa

Director of Volunteer Development

Kim Klima

Director of Properties

Jim Kananen

Council Operation Manager

Mary Gahres

Director of Human Resources and Volunteer Support

Beth Ramsey

Community Director

Shirley Leonard

Community Director

Pam Valentine

Communications Manager

Kim Graves

Marketing Manager

Judy Matulevicus

Manager of Governance and Special Initiatives

Susana Barba Rogers