Shelley Sylva Elected Board Chair of Girl Scouts of Central and Southern New Jersey
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Shelley Sylva Elected Board Chair of Girl Scouts
of Central and Southern New Jersey
CHERRY HILL, N.J., November 12, 2024 — The Girl Scouts of Central and Southern New Jersey (GSCSNJ) is pleased to announce that Shelley Sylva has been elected its newest Board Chair.
Ginny Hill, CEO of GSCSNJ cited Sylva's extensive background in community engagement and corporate leadership as qualities that make her the ideal leader to guide the organization into its next chapter ensuring it remains relevant and accessible to all girls, especially those in underserved communities.
"As we continue to evolve as an organization, Shelley's experience and leadership will prove invaluable," said Hill. "Her work within the Girl Scout movement and in the broader community has made a lasting impact. I look forward to continuing our work together as our organization evolves our programming and services to support girls and families as they learn, grow, and connect."
After more than seven years of dedicated service on the GSCSNJ Board, Sylva said she steps into the expanded role with a deep passion for advancing the Girl Scouts' mission.
"It will be an honor to serve as Board Chair for GSCSNJ as I have seen firsthand the impact Girl Scouting has on young girls," Sylva said. "I look forward to working with the dedicated team and volunteers at GSCSNJ to build on this legacy and ensure we continue to reach more girls, providing them with opportunities to lead with courage, confidence, and character."
In addition to her role with GSCSNJ, Sylva serves as TD Bank's Head of Metro Business Development in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, responsible for building the bank's brand in the region and generating new business opportunities. Additionally, Syla played a pivotal role in the development of the bank's $20 billion Community Impact Plan, which supports economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income, diverse, and underserved communities.
Before joining TD Bank, Sylva was the Assistant Executive Director of the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA), where she led projects that transformed communities and supported job training and entrepreneurship programs.
About Girl Scouts of Central and Southern New Jersey
The Girl Scouts of Central and Southern New Jersey, an organization with over a century of service and tradition, remains the premier destination for girls and families seeking leadership development, community involvement, and personal growth. Girl Scouts of Central and Southern New Jersey is part of Girl Scouts of the USA, the largest leadership development organization for girls in the world. Through its programs, Girl Scouts helps girls from all backgrounds develop leadership skills, confidence, and character.
For more information on the Girl Scouts of Central and Southern New Jersey, visit www.GSCSNJ.org.
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About Girl Scouts of Central and Southern New Jersey
Girl Scouts bring their dreams to life and work together to build a better world. Through programs, Girl Scouts of all backgrounds and abilities can be unapologetically themselves as they discover their strengths and rise to meet new challenges—whether they want to climb to the top of a tree or the top of their class, lace up their boots for a hike or advocate for climate justice, or make their first best friends. Backed by trusted adult volunteers, mentors, and millions of alums, Girl Scouts lead the way as they find their voices and make changes that affect the issues most important to them.
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