Nina Asnani
Nina Asnani is an Indian (Asian) and Mexican American Girl Scout
from San Diego. In 2023, she received the Alex Morgan Leader of the
Year Award for her Girl Scout Silver Award project focused on equality
for women in sports. She chose this topic after experiencing
inequality in athletics at a young age and wanted to help create
change for future generations of girls. Nina plays soccer, volleyball,
and softball at High Tech High Point Loma. She is excited to serve as
a National Council Delegate and represent Girl Scouts San Diego.
Carol M Dedrich
CEO, Girl Scouts San Diego
Carol Dedrich is the Chief Executive Officer of Girl Scouts San
Diego. She credits her experience as a Girl Scout with helping prepare
her for leadership roles in school, the military, and throughout her
career. Today, she is a champion for girls and women and is committed
to helping them build confidence and expand their opportunities.
As CEO, Carol focuses on serving a geographically and economically
diverse girl and volunteer base, strengthening community partnerships
to reach underserved communities, enhancing volunteer and older girl
experiences, and building relationships with donors to expand access
to impactful programming. She was named the San Diego Business
Journal’s 2023 CEO of the Year in the nonprofit category.
Sarah Doney
Sarah Doney grew up in Poway and was a Girl Scout with her older
sister in the 1990s. She has served as a troop cookie manager and
service unit product programs coordinator in Fallbrook and Escondido.
Sarah enjoys meeting Girl Scouts from across San Diego and Imperial
counties and supporting the movement through volunteer leadership, the
cookie program, and camporees.
Outside of Girl Scouts, Sarah works in her family business,
volunteers with a cat rescue organization, and serves as CEO of Hidden
City Roller Derby, a nonprofit league in Oceanside. She also skates
with Indigenous Rising Roller Derby, a travel team made up of First
Nations athletes from across the Americas. In her free time, Sarah
enjoys cooking, crafting, watching football, and listening to
audiobooks and podcasts.
Nikki Godwin
Nikki Godwin is a Girl Scout of 13 years who is passionate about
leadership, service, and empowering young women to create change in
their communities. She is a two-year Girl Scout Emerging Leader and a
nine-year Elite Entrepreneur who sells more than 2,000 packages of
cookies annually.
Outside of Girl Scouts, Nikki serves as her school’s Black Student
Union president, ASB community outreach leader, and Breast Cancer
Awareness Club president. In these roles, she leads initiatives that
promote inclusion, health awareness, and community connection. As a
National Council Delegate, Nikki is committed to representing girls
across our region and helping ensure every member feels supported and inspired.
Kathy Ling
Kathy Ling is a Girl Scout alum, lifetime member, and volunteer of
more than 15 years. She is part of the Legendary Leaders Circle and
led her daughter’s troop from kindergarten through 12th grade.
She has served on the Encinitas Service Unit leadership team as
membership recruiter, recognitions chair, activity consultant, service
unit manager, and events coordinator. Kathy has directed multiple
camporees and continues to support the Encinitas CSA Girl Advisory
Board. She has received the Award of Distinction and Volunteer of
Excellence awards.
Before retiring, Kathy worked as an engineer and program manager in
the technology industry. She enjoys traveling, attending Broadway
shows, volunteering with the Community Resource Center in Encinitas,
reading, crafting, and spending time with her family.
Cindy López
Cindy López is a Girl Scout troop leader and advocate for youth
leadership and educational equity. She serves as a school board member
for the National School District, where she supports access,
inclusion, and community engagement.
A former Teach for America corps member and nonprofit founder, Cindy
has dedicated her career to helping young people reach their full
potential. As a National Council Delegate, she looks forward to
representing her council and helping ensure every girl can thrive in
Girl Scouts.
Courtney McGrady
Courtney McGrady was born in West Virginia and raised in western
Pennsylvania, where she was a Girl Scout for three years. She is
married to her high school sweetheart, a Marine stationed at Camp
Pendleton, and they have four children.
Courtney has led multiple troops and served as a service unit
manager and troop organizer at Marine Corps Base Quantico. She
currently serves as a service unit volunteer lead at Camp Pendleton
and is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in history through Penn State
World Campus. Courtney previously worked as a professional stage
manager and color guard coach and is passionate about supporting
military-connected Girl Scouts and their families.
Emily Rex
Board Chair, Girl Scouts San Diego
Emily Rex is the founder and CEO of Departure, a San Diego-based
branding, marketing, and website development firm. She oversees
operations, business development, brand strategy, and client
relationships. Emily has a strong interest in understanding human
motivation and building meaningful brands.
She serves on the Girl Scouts San Diego Board of Directors as chair
and is a member of the Executive and Philanthropy committees. Emily is
committed to expanding opportunities for girls and supporting the
mission of Girl Scouts San Diego.
Annette Rodriguez
Annette Rodriguez is an Ambassador Girl Scout with generational ties
to the organization, crediting Girl Scouts with helping her develop
her leadership skills and confidence. With Girl Scouts San Diego,
Annettee has participated in color guards and speaking opportunities
at city council meetings and other local events.
She is currently working toward her Girl Scout Gold Award and looks
forward to advocating for girls in her role as a National Council
Delegate. Annette believes Girl Scouts helps girls become leaders and
changemakers in their communities.
Christie Swiss
Christie Swiss is a lifetime member of Girl Scouts and leader of two
troops in the Encinitas Service Unit. She began Girl Scouts as a Daisy
in Northwest Indiana and continued through eighth grade alongside her
four sisters.
Christie has led many service unit events including camporees, World
Thinking Day celebrations, Teddy Bear Picnic, and annual dances. She
has connected with Girl Scouts and Girl Guides across the United
States, the United Kingdom, Hawaii, and Japan. Professionally,
Christie is the San Diego office managing partner of Collins + Collins
LLP, where she represents public agencies and businesses in litigation.
Becky Thomas
Becky Thomas is a lifetime member who grew up as a Girl Scout in
Orange County. They currently serve the Imperial Valley Service Unit
as a troop leader, service unit treasurer, and color guard leader.
Becky also serves as a council trainer and teaches outdoor skills
including hatchet throwing, slingshots, and archery.
A retired correctional officer, Becky is passionate about giving
back through volunteer service and helping girls develop confidence
and leadership skills.
Arielle Weber
Arielle Weber began her Girl Scout journey overseas as a Daisy while
her father served in the military. She continued as a Girl Scout
across multiple countries, building connections with international
Girl Guide and Girl Scout communities, and earning her Silver and Gold Awards.
Now a mother of three girls, Arielle leads or assists with each of
their troops. She enjoys sports, travel, crafting, and home
renovation. Arielle values the global sisterhood of Girl Scouts and
believes it helps girls explore new opportunities and build lifelong skills.
Delegate Alternates
Jennica Ho
Jennica Ho is a sophomore in high school who has been a Girl Scout
since kindergarten. She has earned her Bronze and Silver Awards and is
working toward her Gold Award. Jennica received the President’s
Volunteer Service Award for completing more than 100 hours of
community service, including volunteering with the Girl Scouts San
Diego backpacking program.
She recently partnered with Girls Who Click to help plan an event
for older Girl Scouts with the Mountain Shadow Service Unit. Jennica
enjoys creating opportunities for older Girl Scouts to stay engaged
and connected.
Olivia Pastrana
Olivia Pastrana has been a Girl Scout for more than nine years,
beginning as a Daisy. She has earned her Bronze and Silver Awards and
is working toward her Gold Award. Olivia enjoys traveling with her
troop, leading workshops for younger Girl Scouts, and volunteering at camporees.
She is passionate about marine conservation and plans to study
marine science or marine biology in the future. Olivia is active in
her high school and local community as a varsity volleyball player,
cheerleader, ASB member, participant in a Women in Leadership club,
and volunteer with Solutions for Change.
Elle Siemens
Elle Siemens is a senior at Rancho Bernardo High School and has been
a Girl Scout for 13 years. She is a Girl Scout Emerging Leader and has
earned her Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards. Elle is passionate about
STEM and mental health advocacy, which inspired her Gold Award project.
She has been a competitive swimmer for 11 years and participates as
both a youth leader and participant in the Girl Scouts San Diego
backpacking program. At school, Elle serves as president of three
community service clubs, is a four-year varsity athlete, an AP
student, and a student ambassador. She plans to study mechanical
engineering at a four-year university.
