Celebrating 25 Years of Cool Women
25th Annual Cool Women Celebration
Friday, April 24
Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines
Tickets, tables, and sponsorship opportunities are available now!
The Cool Women Celebration honors exemplary women and highlights our impressive teen Emerging Leader Girl Scouts (ELGS).
Now in its 25th year, this event offers Emerging Leader Girl Scouts the unique opportunity to practice what they learn during the program by networking with guests, speaking on stage, hosting a table of community members, and taking part in a robust morning mentoring session with industry leaders.
Join 550+ community guests for an inspirational event that honors extraordinary female leaders and the next generation of changemakers who are making the world a better place.
Learn more about the Emerging Leader Girl Scout program at sdgirlscouts.org/emergingleaders.
Meet the 2026 Cool Women Honorees
We had an amazing pool of nominations! We are thrilled to announce our 2026 Cool Women honorees:
- Valerie Attisha – Vice President, Client and Community Relations, PNC Bank
- Sarah Boyce – President and CEO, Avidity Biosciences
- Selena Ellis-Vizcarra – Chief Operating Officer, Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation
- Maya Madsen – Founder and CEO, Maya’s Cookies
- Danitza Villanueva – Partner, DAESVI Publishing
Thank you to our 2026 Cool Women Celebration chair!
Patti Roscoe
2008 Cool Woman
Retired Tourism Professional, Community
Volunteer and Philanthropist
See our Cool Women Alumnae 2001-2025.
Questions?
For general questions or sponsorship opportunities, email Betsy Paige or call 619-610-0801.
A Look Back at Past Cool Women Celebration Events:
At the Cool Women Celebration, sponsors, honorary commitee, and community members come together to raise critical funds to support programs that inspire girls to use their voices, develop a strong sense of self, step outside their comfort zones, and build resilience.
Check out photos from the 2025 Cool Women Celebration, and read about the event on our blog.
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