<p><em>Fortune</em> magazine named Anna Maria Chávez one of the “World’s 50 Greatest Leaders,” citing her vision and creativity in revitalizing the Girl Scout brand for a new century and transforming it into one of the top 10 most innovative nonprofits in the world.</p><p>The first woman of color to lead the iconic Girl Scouts of the USA in their 104-year-old history, Anna Maria Chávez is a renowned leadership expert who harnesses the power of technology and her passion for public service to transform organizations, earning her a place in U.S. News and World Report’s “STEM Leadership Hall of Fame” and on <em>Fast Company’s</em> “Most Creative People in Business” and <em>Fortune</em>’s “Top 50 World Leaders” lists.</p><p>Born and raised in rural Arizona to Mexican-American parents who valued education and community, Chavez graduated from Yale University and pursued her law degree at the University of Arizona. She has since been admitted to the Bar of the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona, the Arizona Supreme Court, and the U.S. Supreme Court.</p><p>After holding numerous posts in President Clinton’s administration, Chávez returned to Arizona to serve then-Governor Janet Napolitano as deputy chief of staff for urban relations and community development. In that role, she created the Arizona Division of Aging and Adult Services.</p><p>Chávez later served as CEO of the National Council on Aging and Executive Director and CEO of the National School Boards Association. She currently serves as Chief Impact Officer of Encantos, a nonprofit educational “storyteaching” platform connecting creators with kids to inspire them to learn 21st-century skills.</p><p>Passionate about teaching the value of leadership, teamwork, and the importance of risks and failure, Anna Maria Chávez provides keen insights that inspire organizations to lead authentically, work collaboratively, and make a positive impact on the world.</p>
Former CEO of Girl Scouts of the USA; transformational leadership expert; one of <i>Fortune</i>’s “50 Greatest Leaders”
<ul><li><strong>Leading Transformational Change–Secrets of Successful Leaders</strong></li><li>Anna Maria Chávez has experienced the highs and lows of leadership. As we move forward into a new decade, everyone will be confronted with opportunities to lead transformational change for ourselves and our organizations. We will also have to take on a more concerted effort to inspire leadership at all levels of organizations and communities. For all stakeholders to believe that change is necessary, we must show the urgency for change and why change is necessary. But people don’t follow taglines or winning proposition statements. They follow leaders who walk the talk and inspire the behavioral change that is necessary. In order to assist you in leading this transformational change, Anna has assembled powerful insights for anyone who wants to be successful in leading and thriving in their lives.</li><li><strong>Connecting Risk, Failure, and Innovation to Change the World</strong></li><li>As the first women of color in many roles in her career, Anna Chávez has led a national conversation about women and the need to invest in equity and inclusion in our society. She led the Girl Scouts of America to become one of the top 10 most innovative nonprofits in the world. Along the way, Chávez earned recognition among Fortunes “Top 50 world leaders” and US News & World Report’s “STEM Leadership Hall of Fame.” Recounting her personal narrative and lessons learned in this compelling and dynamic presentation, Anna also weaves in stories of other accomplished women who have overcome roadblocks and forged new paths—women who have similarly learned to live an authentic life by taking risks, failing and picking themselves up to inspire others to do the same. Offering tools to improve resiliency and self-awareness to tackle new opportunities, Anna inspires and energizes audience members to pursue their passion and help reshape the future our country. </li></ul>