There’s a tendency for young people to get discouraged and frustrated easily. But don’t be afraid to fail. In many ways, we learn so much more from o…

- Anna Maria Chavez

Research shows that girls look at leadership differently than boys.

- Anna Maria Chavez

I live to inspire girls, volunteers, Girl Scout staff and alumni

- Anna Maria Chavez

Simply stated, girls want role models and mentors.

- Anna Maria Chavez

Too often, nonprofits are viewed as rigid and bureaucratic - less nimble and capable of adapting in this fluid environment than our corporate counter…

- Anna Maria Chavez

Cyber bullies can hide behind a mask of anonymity online, and do not need direct physical access to their victims to do unimaginable harm.

- Anna Maria Chavez

Unless and until our society recognizes cyber bullying for what it is, the suffering of thousands of silent victims will continue.

- Anna Maria Chavez

Sometimes when I speak to groups or I'm interviewed by a journalist, I ask them to imagine their communities without Girl Scouts - to imagine the tho…

- Anna Maria Chavez

Many people don't know, but American Girl Scouts get to travel the world, and that's a very good thing, as the more we can expose our young people to…

- Anna Maria Chavez