Save the Date for the 25th Annual Cool Women Celebration—Friday, March 20, 2026
Sponsorship opportunities are available now! Ticket sales will open in January.
The Cool Women Celebration honors exemplary women and highlights our impressive Emerging Leader Girl Scouts (ELGS) in grades 10-12.
Now in its 25th year, this celebration and luncheon 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 the extraordinary female leaders and next generation of changemakers who are making the world a better place.
Do you know a trailblazer who shapes their industry, uplifts others, and creates meaningful change that extends far beyond their title? Nominate them for the Cool Women class of 2026 by Monday, Nov. 10.
Learn more about the Emerging Leader Girl Scout program and apply at sdgirlscouts.org/emergingleaders.
See our Cool Women Alumnae 2001-2024.
Questions?
For general questions or sponsorship opportunities, email Betsy Paige or call 619-610-0801.
A Look Back at the 2025 Cool Women Celebration:
Thanks to nearly 600 attendees, our 2025 Cool Women Celebration sponsors, honorary commitee, and more, we raised 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.
Help power up experiences for local Girl Scouts with a tax-deductible donation.
Meet the 2025 Cool Women Honorees
We had an amazing pool of nominations and finalists! We are thrilled to announce our 2025 Cool Women honorees:
- Julie Dubick, Chief of Staff and Strategic Partners Advisor, The Conrad Prebys Foundation
- Dr. Tina M King, President, San Diego College of Continuing Education
- Luisa McCarthy, Co-Owner, La Vista Memorial Park and Mortuary
- Debbie Rider, Assistant Dean of Development and Alumni Relations, University of San Diego School of Law
- Nancy Sasaki, President and CEO, United Way of San Diego County
Thank you to our 2025 Cool Women Co-Chairs!
Joyce Gattas (left)
2005 Cool Woman
Dean Emeritus, SDSU College of Professional
Studies and Fine Arts
Natasha Bowman (right)
GSSD Board Chair
Chief Human Resources Officer, Arcturus Therapeutics
