21-03-2025
Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails names new CEO
Mar. 20—Celia Tellez spent her childhood days as a Girl Scout in New Mexico, building leadership skills and selling cookies to her neighbors in Old Town.
On March 31, Tellez will take over as the next CEO of Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails.
"My vision for this is to expand the inclusivity and the belonging of what we do," Tellez told the Journal. "I want to reach more girls and be able to create a larger community of collaboration and belonging and foster those leadership skills so that girls don't stop pursuing math, don't stop pursuing engineering or whatever leadership role they want."
Tellez previously served as vice president of program strategy and development, national partnerships and council program operations for Girl Scouts of the USA.
Before her work at the national level, Tellez served as chief of programs and community engagement at Girl Scouts of Central Texas, following a stint running her own business in Austin, Texas.
Tellez brings more than 25 years of nonprofit management experience to the role.
"Celia's leadership, strategic mindset and passion for empowering young women make her the perfect leader for this moment," said Marti Fourier-Revo, board chair of Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails. "Her deep roots in New Mexico and extensive Girl Scout experience will be instrumental in strengthening our programs, expanding community partnerships, and ensuring long-term financial sustainability."
Tellez attended the University of New Mexico, receiving bachelor's degrees in economics and Spanish. She said she is ready to build up the skills and confidence of girls in New Mexico.
"This is my dream job," Tellez said. "I had experiences here as a Girl Scout and I have all this experience professionally as a Girl Scout and I want to make an impact in the community I grew up in."
