“Being in this program helped me find my confidence. I discovered that part of myself through Emerging Leaders.”
Emerging Leader Girl Scouts
About Emerging Leader Girl Scouts (ELGS)
An Emerging Leader is a Girl Scout in 10th-12th grade who embodies the mission and promise of Girl Scouts to make the world a better place and strives to be a leader of courage, confidence, and character.
As part of the 2026 Emerging Leaders program, Girl Scouts will build skills in networking, business etiquette, public speaking, and personal brand basics through workshops. Then, they will meet with female leaders during a mentoring session and be recognized at our 2026 Cool Women Celebration on Friday, April 24, 2026. Select Emerging Leader Girl Scouts will introduce the class of 2026 Cool Women and speak on stage during the Cool Women Celebration program.
Check out photos from the 2025 Cool Women Celebration to get a glimpse into this special event.
“It is such a unique experience to be surrounded by empowering, awe-inspiring women who give advice on career paths, navigating the professional world as a woman, and becoming the most successful versions of ourselves."
"As I grow and develop, I know that programs like this make all the difference in my personal and professional development. I love connecting with the girls, professionals, and women whose stories impact my life more than I can begin to express."
Meet Our 2026 Emerging Leader Girl Scouts 
Read What Emerging Leader Girl Scouts Have Said About the Program
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