Girl Scouts of Gateway Council Announces Next CEO
February 28, 2023
Girl Scouts of Gateway’s (GSGC) board has named Wendy Dordel as the next Chief Executive Officer of the council after an extensive search over the last several months. Wendy will begin as GSGC’s CEO the week of February 27th.
“The committee was impressed with her dedication to connecting people to the right work, through coaching and education, as well as her commitment to being a transparent and authentic leader,” said April Harrell-Devine, Board Chair. “She has a proven record of engaging volunteers and driving membership success.”
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, will reside in the Jacksonville area.
“Girl Scouts has provided me with life-long friends, mentors, and opportunities. I am delighted to join the amazing staff and volunteers of Girl Scouts of Gateway Council in delivering the same lasting impact experience to the girls of North Florida,” said Dordel.
