AS 2023 “COOL WOMEN”

Mission-driven executives in media, sports, nonprofit, and STEM fields will be recognized alongside 35 Emerging Leader Girl Scouts, grades 10-12

13 years and witnessing the girls evolve and grow is one of my proudest experiences. To now be celebrated with this Cool Woman award by an organization that I deeply value is a huge honor.” ty of San Diego.

To purchase tickets to Cool Women 2023 or explore sponsorship opportunities, visit sdgirlscouts.org/coolwomen.

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Friday, March 24, at the 23rd annual Cool Women luncheon and ceremony, Girl Scouts San Diego will honor five exemplary women, who are dedicated to making the world a better place while serving as consummate role models for future leaders.

“To commemorate Women’s History Month, Girl Scouts San Diego and more than 350 attendees will applaud the coolest women in our community,” said Trisha Zulic, event co-chair, HR consultant, and Girl Scouts San Diego board member. “This is a special event that brings together Cool Women honorees, Emerging Leader Girl Scouts, executive mentors, and partner organizations to forge powerful connections and advance female leadership in San Diego and Imperial counties.”

Girl Scouts San Diego’s Cool Women of 2023 are:

• Rashmi Char , Vice President of Engineering, Qualcomm

• Liza Crisafi , Chief Investment Officer, San Diego City Employees’ Retirement System (retired)

• Norma Diaz , Chief Executive Officer, Community Health Group

• Kimberley Layton , Chief Advancement and Communications Officer, Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank; former Vice President of External Affairs, Los Angeles Chargers

• Deanna Mackey , General Manager, KPBS

Deanna Mackey, one of this year’s honorees and a former Girl Scout troop leader said, “Leading a Girl Scout troop for

Girl Scouts San Diego will also recognize 35 Emerging Leader Girl Scouts in grades 10-12, who strive to be strong leaders of courage, confidence, and character. Leading up to the event, the Girl Scouts attend workshops to build skills in networking, business etiquette, and public speaking, and receive mentoring from the Cool Women and other local female leaders.

“The Cool Women Celebration and Emerging Leaders program offer unique leadership opportunities that encourage our high school Girl Scouts to step outside their comfort zones and foster their confidence,” said Carol Dedrich, CEO of Girl Scouts San Diego. “Cool Women event attendees will connect with exceptional professionals from our region and invest in the next generation of workforce talent.”

Event proceeds benefit programs that empower Girl Scouts to use their voices, develop a strong sense of self, and build resilience. Sponsors making Cool Women 2023 possible include SDG&E, SOLV Energy, Qualcomm, PNC Bank, and Universi -

Learn more about Girl Scouts San Diego at sdgirlscouts.org. About Girl Scouts San Diego

Girl Scouts of the USA is the nation’s preeminent leadership development organization for girls, with a mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. As one of 111 councils, Girl Scouts San Diego provides year-round activities and volunteer training for nearly 23,000 girls and adults in San Diego and Imperial counties.

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