Governance

Lauren Todd
Board Chair

Lauren is an experienced strategic healthcare professional with an MBA from the University of Utah and a BS in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the University of Florida. Her career has centered on delivering results by optimizing operations, driving growth, and enhancing organizational efficiency. She currently serves as the AVP of Labor Management and Operations Support at HCA Healthcare, where she turns data into actionable insights.

A lifelong Girl Scout, Lauren is deeply committed to the organization’s mission. She earned the Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards during her 10 years as a Girl Scout and is now a lifetime member. At Girl Scouts of Gateway Council, she has served as Finance Committee Chair, Board Treasurer, and Vice Chair. In 2024, she was elected Chair Elect.

Based in Jacksonville, Lauren stays actively involved in her oldest daughter’s Daisy troop as a chaperone and looks forward to her younger daughter joining Girl Scouts soon. Together, they love singing Girl Scout campfire songs – their favorite is “He’s Got the Whole World”.

Wendy Dordel
Chief Executive Officer

Wendy Dordel, CEO of the Girl Scouts of Gateway Council, is a visionary leader passionate about advancing the rights and opportunities of women and girls. With over 25 years of executive experience in both the Girl Scout movement and the broader nonprofit sector, she has a proven track record of transformational leadership. Wendy excels at driving strategic growth, building high-performing teams, and fostering organizational cultures grounded in purpose and core values. Recognized for her collaborative leadership style, she is deeply committed to cultivating mission-aligned teams and championing equity across all levels of the organization.

Before joining Gateway Council, Wendy served nationally as Vice President of Council Consulting at Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA). In that role, she strengthened relationships with 111 council executive teams across the country. She also led the Girl Scouts Overseas division, overseeing a team of more than 20 members responsible for global business and marketing strategies supporting girls and volunteers in 82 countries.

Wendy's commitment to the Girl Scout mission began at the local level, where she spent 16 years in council leadership, including a long tenure as Chief Operating Officer of the Girl Scouts of Wisconsin–Badgerland. Her nonprofit career began in domestic violence prevention and education, a mission that continues to shape her leadership philosophy.

A lifelong learner and forever a Volunteer at heart, Wendy began her educational journey at the University of Tennessee before studying English and Writing at the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point. Her curiosity shines through in everything she does from getting lost in a great book to nurturing her growing collection of plants or exploring the outdoors. An avid traveler, she embraces new experiences with enthusiasm. Wendy lives in the Jacksonville area with her husband, Mark, their five lively teenagers, and a few furry friends, making every day an adventure.