Governance

Governance

Lauren Todd
Board Chair

Lauren brings extensive experience to this role, holding an M.B.A. from the University of Utah and building a strong background in healthcare. Since 2005, she has specialized in Organizational Management, Analytics, and Systems Engineering as the AVP of Labor Management and Operations Analytics at Parallon, HCA Healthcare.

Lauren demonstrates unwavering dedication to Girl Scouts. In 2021, she became a lifetime member, earned both the Silver and Gold Awards, and embraced various leadership roles. She served on the Utah council as a Fund Development Committee member, Board Treasurer, Finance Committee Chair, and Vice Chair. In 2024, the council elected her as Chair Elect.

Based in Jacksonville, Lauren actively participates in her daughter’s Daisy troop as a chaperone. We are excited to work with her and continue making a difference for girls in our community.

Wendy Dordel
Chief Executive Officer

Wendy Dordel is a dynamic leader who has spent her career focusing on and advocating for women and girls’ issues in the not-for-profit arena. She is a transformational nonprofit executive who drives large-scale growth, builds world-class teams, and develops cultures that foster inclusivity, trust, and accountability. Wendy brings with her 20+ years of Girl Scout Executive experience coupled with a career-long background in multiple non-profit agencies and environments. 

Prior to this appointment, Wendy served as Vice President of Council Consulting at Girl Scouts of the USA where she focused on building and maintaining the healthy relationship between GSUSA and the 111 council executive teams. Additionally, she oversaw the Girl Scouts Oversees division leading the 20+ member team in creating successful business and marketing strategies that served girls and volunteers in 82 countries. Prior to leading the Council Consulting team, she was key in launching the Membership and Operations team at GSUSA. 

Before joining the team at GSUSA, Wendy’s 16 years at the council level was primarily as the Chief Operating Officer for Girl Scouts of Wisconsin-Badgerland. Prior to the national mergers, she served as Managing Director of Operations at Girl Scouts of Black Hawk Council. Wendy began her non-profit career in domestic violence support service and prevention education and holds this critical work close to her heart. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and writing from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and significant course work from the University of Tennessee. Wendy is an animal lover, avid reader, and enjoys travel and the outdoors. She and her husband, Mark, along with their five teenagers, reside in the Jacksonville area.