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Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia names new CEO
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia (GSHG) has selected its new Chief Executive Officer.
Krystal Crawford succeeds longtime CEO Sue Else who recently retired after 11 years.
Crawford has more than 26 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, youth development, andcommunity engagement. Most recently, she served as Chief Operating Officer of YMCA CoastalGeorgia.
Crawford is a strong advocate for youth and families, having served as a Subject Matter experton childcare issues, contributing to state-level policy work. She was a member of the Governor'sGang Prevention Task Force where she championed youth programs aimed at reducing violence.'We are excited to welcome Krystal to Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia,' said Jeff Wilson, Chair of the GSHG Board of Directors. 'I'm confident she'll build on the amazing work we are already doing and help us keep making a real difference for every Girl Scout.'
As CEO, Crawford will oversee council operations across 125 counties—122 in Georgia, two inSouth Carolina, and one in Alabama—serving more than 7,000 girls and nearly 4,000 adultmembers.
'I am honored to step in this role and join a movement that's been building strong girls for morethan a century,' said Crawford. 'I can't wait to work alongside our incredible volunteers, staff, families and community partners to create even more space where every girl feels safe, seen, and inspired to grow into her full potential.'
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