Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta announces Jai Ferrell as new CEO

Atlanta native, with deep community ties and business acumen, ready to lead the next generation of girls and volunteers

MABLETON, Georgia, June 17, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta (GSGATL) today announced the appointment of Jai Ferrell (pronouns She/Her/Hers) as the council’s new Executive Director, effective July 1, 2024. An experienced business leader with deep roots in the Atlanta community, Ferrell brings to the organization a unique blend of experience, values ​​and passion for mission-driven leadership.

After an extensive and thoughtful nationwide search, the Board of Directors selected Ferrell for her alignment with the Girl Scouts’ mission of developing girls of courage, confidence, and character, combined with a strong set of skills and unique experiences including marketing revenue management and ability to manage. complex and multi-party environments.

Susan L. Lazaro, who led the search committee and is the new chair of the Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta Board of Directors, commented, “Jai’s extensive experience and relevant ties to the metro Atlanta community and beyond were important factors in our decision. We’re excited to see her support our mission while strengthening the impact we have on the lives of girls throughout our council’s service region.

Current President Sonnet C. Edmonds also expressed her excitement about the appointment, saying, “Jai Ferrell embodies the qualities and leadership we were looking for in our next CEO and we are confident that she will guide us with vision and compassion. wait until you see the impact it will have on our council.

Ferrell, an Atlanta native and former Girl Scout, has strong ties to the region’s business, government and cultural leaders. Her professional experience spans complex, multi-stakeholder environments, most recently serving as Director of Commercial/Revenue for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Notably, Ferrell will also be the first person of color to lead the Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta Council.

Reflecting on her new role, Jai Ferrell said, “I am incredibly honored to be selected as the next CEO of Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta. This is the right time and place for me to contribute my skills and talents in service to others. is an organization that closely aligns with my personal values ​​of integrity, impact and authenticity. I’m ready to help inspire the next generation of young women and can’t wait to get started on July 1st.

Interim CEO Kathleen (“Kat”) Marran commented on the transition: “We are thrilled to welcome Jai Ferrell as our new leader. Her vision and commitment to the Girl Scouts mission is evident, and I am confident that she will lead our Council forward, building on our strong foundations.”

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Ferrell’s impressive career includes roles in entertainment television, consumer products and sports, contributing to major companies like WarnerMedia, CNN, Major League Baseball and BET Networks. She is an award-winning executive recognized for her leadership, including being named one of Atlanta Magazine’s Top 500 Leaders (2024, 2023 and 2022) and a Female Travel and Hospitality Industry Honoree (2023).

A fifth-generation Atlantan, Ferrell holds a bachelor’s degree from Spelman College and a master’s degree from Georgia State University. In 2023, she completed the Executive Education program at Harvard Business School, earning the Certificate of Excellence in Management. She is also deeply involved in community service, serving on the board of directors of the Andrew & Walter Young YMCA and actively partnering with several institutions in Atlanta, Clayton, DeKalb and Fulton County Schools.

About Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta:

More than 23,000 Girl Scouts across 34 counties in metro Atlanta, northwest Georgia and Polk County, Tennessee, are bringing their dreams to life and working together to build a better world. Girls of all backgrounds and abilities can be unapologetically themselves as they discover their strengths and take on new challenges – whether they want to climb to the top of a tree or be top of their class, lace up their boots to a hike, campaigning for climate justice, or making their first best friends. Supported by trusted adult volunteers, mentors, and alumnae, Girl Scouts are leading the way in finding their voices and making changes that affect the issues most important to them. To join, volunteer, reconnect, or donate, visit girlscoutsatl.org

For more information, visit www.girlscoutsatl.org or contact us at [email protected].

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