Dana Borrelli-Murray - CEO
After a rigorous national search and selection process , Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England ( GSSNE ) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dana Borrelli-Murray as the council ’ s newest CEO .
During the search , it became clear that Dana ’ s level of enthusiasm , creativity , and vision for GSSNE would lead us to new heights . Dana spent nine years as the Executive Director for the Highlander Institute , an education nonprofit organization that partners with communities to imagine and create more equitable , relevant , and effective schools . Under her leadership , the Institute grew exponentially and is now viewed as a national leader in driving instructional equity .
Dana is passionate about creating learning environments that extend beyond the school day , introducing girls to new opportunities that awaken new possibilities . She is an active community member with a strong and vast network . A native Rhode Islander , Dana holds graduate degrees in anthropology ( University of Massachusetts-Amherst ) and urban education policy ( Brown University ) and lives in the Edgewood neighborhood of Cranston with her spouse and four young children .
Join us in welcoming Dana to this important work as we support the growth and empowerment of our next generation of leaders !
The Highest Awards Committee
Carolyn Dyer Colleen Mcbride Christine Stevens Theresa Hem Michelle Jessop Hadassah Duplan
GSSNE thanks you for your continued commitment to the Highest Awards process and for your dedication to Girl Scouts !
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