Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of Girl Scouts San Diego consists of a diverse group of volunteers who are community leaders and professionals. They ensure that the Girl Scout mission is carried out in San Diego and Imperial counties. Board members are selected for their commitment to improving the lives of girls as well as their leadership, volunteer and nonprofit experience, ability to make financial contributions to Girl Scouts, professional and educational background, and knowledge of the community. They are chosen by the Board Development Committee and elected by the voting members of the Council. Board members can serve up to two three-year terms.
The role of the Board of Directors is one of governance. Their responsibilities include strategic planning, fund development, appointment of the Executive Director, financial oversight, and interaction with the community. Questions, comments, or referrals for Board of Directors or Board Development Committee can be directed to the Office of the Chief Executive Officer.
2025–2026 Board of Directors
Elected Officers
Emily Rex
Board Chair
Principal, CEO, Departure
Emily Rex is an accomplished entrepreneur, branding expert, and community leader dedicated to empowering girls and women. As co-founder and CEO of Departure, a San Diego-based branding, marketing, and web development firm, Emily leads with vision, creativity, and strategic insight. Her firm partners with renowned brands including Illumina, California Pizza Kitchen, USS Midway, Qualcomm, ResMed, and Becton Dickinson - demonstrating her deep commitment to excellence and innovation.
At Departure, Emily oversees all aspects of the business, from strategy and operations to client relationships. Her leadership style is grounded in trust and a drive to help others succeed. A graduate of Baylor University, where she studied Marketing and Management and ran Division I track, Emily pairs business acumen with grit and determination.
Beyond the boardroom, Emily is a dedicated community leader. She is an active and respected voice on several nonprofit boards, where she is known for her strategic insight, hands-on involvement, and ability to mobilize others. Her commitment to service is deeply personal - and deeply inspiring. Beyond her service on the Girl Scouts San Diego board, she also holds volunteer roles within the San Diego Police Foundation, San Diego Humane Society, Rotary Club 33, American Association of Advertising Agencies, and Grossmont Hospital Foundation.
As Board Chair of Girl Scouts San Diego, Emily brings boundless energy, purpose-driven leadership, and a deep belief in the power of girls. A former Girl Scout herself, Emily knows firsthand the transformative power of the program. She is proud to lead with heart, helping today’s girls become tomorrow’s bold, confident leaders.
Dawn Welch
Retired Director Strategic Services, SDG&E
Treasurer
Michele Barrow
Partner, Lavine, Lofgren, Morris & Engelberg, LLP
Secretary
Trisha Zulic
Director, Human Resources
Consultant Services, Efficient Edge
Directors-at-Large
Neville Billimoria
Senior Vice President of Membership & Chief Advocacy Officer, Mission Fed
Natasha Bowman
CHRO, Arcturus Pharmaceuticals
Debbie Feinberg
Principal, Jump Start San Diego
Celina Caprio Grippo
Director of Legal Operations, TelevisaUnivision
Joanee' Johnson
Manager, Mission Assurance, Northrop Grumman
Summer Lee
VP & CFO, Sharp Health Plan
Laura Sand
Senior Vice President, Legal Counsel, Qualcomm
Jennifer W. Summers
Director-Tribal Relations and Land Services, SDG&E
Hon. Sherry M. Thompson-Taylor
Judge of the San Diego County Superior Court
Monica Ulibarri, Ph.D.
Professor, CA School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International Univ.
Noli Zosa
Founding Partner,
Dirty Birds Restaurant Group
Committee members
Executive Committee
- Emily Rex, Chair
- Dawn Welch, Vice Chair
- Michele Barrow, Treasurer
- Trisha Zulic, Secretary
- Debbie Feinberg
Board Development Committee
- Natasha Bowman, Chair
- Jeanette Day
- Celina Caprio Grippo, J.D., L.L.M.
- Joanee’ Johnson
- Kevin Munkholm
- Hon. Sherry M. Thompson-Taylor
- Monica Ulibarri, PhD
Finance Committee
- Michele Barrow, Chair
- Andy Gallagher
- Ryder Hill
- Summer Lee
- Andy Maffia
- Helen Woodall
Investment Committee
- Amanda Montgomery, Chair
- Matt Fettig
- Kunal Ghosh
- Lisa Marie Harris
- Shelly Henbest
- Rick Vazza
- Thomas Williams
- Larry Witt
Audit Committee
- Carisa Wisniewski, Chair
- Christy Decker-Weber
- Shibani Dogra
- Sarah Eberhardt
- Stephanie Isaacson
- Lee Parravano
- Tiah Reppas
Philanthropy Committee
- Emily Rex, Chair
- Neville Billimoria
- Liza Crisafi
- Debbie Feinberg
- Mimi Murray
- Lisa Peterson
- Laura Sand
- Denise Scott
- Noli Zosa
- Trisha Zulic
Property and Gathering Spaces Committee
- Dawn Welch, Chair
- Deborah Elliott
Bylaws
Governance structures are part of every Girl Scout Council and are defined in the Council bylaws.
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