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Anna Maria Chávez
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Anna Maria Chávez

American nonprofit chief executive (born 1968)

Anna Maria Chávez (born 1968) is an American attorney, inspirational speaker, writer and community leader. Most recently, Chávez served as the chief executive officer of the Girl Scouts of the USA (2011–2016) and was the first woman of color to head the organization.2

From Wikipedia’s article on Anna Maria Chávez (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Born 1968.1

Companies

Early life and education

  • Date not recordedUniversity of Arizona3
  • Date not recordedYale University3

Career

Occupation: lawyer.5

After law school, she served as legal counsel to the Federal Highway Administration in Washington D.C. She also served as an attorney advisor in the Office of the Counsel to the President. During her time in Washington, she served as public policy advisor to several offices including U.S Secretary of Transportation and the offices of Government Contracting, Size Standards, Technology, and Small Disadvantaged Business Certification and Eligibility.

Prior to joining the Girl Scouts organization, Chávez served as Director of Intergovernmental Affairs for then-Governor of Arizona, Janet Napolitano. From November 2003 to January 2007, she worked with city, state, tribal, and community organizations to promote the Governor's policies and initiatives, eventually being appointed Deputy Chief of Staff.

In 2009, the Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas appointed Chávez as CEO and in 2011 she was appointed CEO of Girl Scouts of the USA, where she served until 2016. Today, she travels the country speaking to aspiring and current leaders on effective, moral leadership.

From Wikipedia’s article on Anna Maria Chávez (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Personal life

  • Born1968, Eloy6
  • CitizenshipUnited States7

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