Nominated by:
Girl Guides Australia
Languages spoken:
English as mother tongue, basic French and basic Spanish
PERSONAL STATEMENT
What motivates you to serve on the WAGGGS World Board, and how would your experiences, skills, values, and perspective contribute to its governance, strategic leadership, and the global mission of the Movement?
I am standing for election to the WAGGGS World Board because I believe deeply in the power of the Girl Guide and Girl Scout Movement to shape ethical, confident leaders who can respond to a rapidly changing world with courage and compassion. My motivation is grounded in a commitment to service, global citizenship, and governance that is principled, inclusive, and future focused all of which developed during my youth membership of the movement.
Throughout my professional and volunteer life, I have worked with purpose driven organisations that prioritise sustainability, and international collaboration. I have seen firsthand how strong governance and clear strategy enable organisations to translate values into measurable impact on a global scale. Equally, I have learned that effective leadership requires cross culture learning, balancing diverse perspectives, and making decisions that protect long term mission whilst maintaining economic viability, distilling global ambition to localised impact. These experiences have shaped my approach to leadership as one that is evidence informed, collaborative, and accountable.
What inspires me most about WAGGGS is its unique ability to combine grassroots community action with global advocacy. WAGGGS through its member organisations equips girls and young women not only with practical skills, but with a sense of agency and responsibility to others. My personal values of integrity, equity, and stewardship strongly align with WAGGGS’ mission to empower girls to be responsible global citizens. I am particularly motivated by WAGGGS’ commitment to leadership development, climate action, and inclusion, areas where thoughtful governance and strategic oversight are critical.
As a World Board member, I would bring experience from global forums and offer perspectives shaped by working across regions and sectors, often in complex operating environments. I bring experience in board level decision making, risk management, and strategic planning, with a strong focus on aligning organisational purpose with operational reality and pragmatism. I am comfortable engaging with financial oversight, policy development, and performance monitoring, and I value transparency as a cornerstone of trust in governance.
I see several key challenges and opportunities facing Guiding and Scouting globally. These include ensuring financial sustainability in uncertain economic conditions, remaining relevant to girls in diverse cultural and digital contexts, and amplifying youth voice in decision making while maintaining robust governance. At the same time, there is a significant opportunity for WAGGGS to strengthen its role as a global leader on issues such as climate resilience, gender equality, and civic participation, ensuring the voice of youth is elevated and supported.
I would seek to support the World Board by fostering strategic clarity, strengthening partnerships, and ensuring that the voices and needs of Member Organisations are reflected in global priorities and meet local needs. Above all, I am motivated by a desire to serve the Movement that gave me such a memorable youth experience, that shaped my leadership style, and to help ensure that WAGGGS remains strong, trusted, and impactful for generations to come.