Governance

Governance structures are part of every Girl Scout Council and are defined in the Council bylaws.

The Council's governing body is its board of directors. Under the leadership of the Chair, the board maintains the integrity and the purpose of Girl Scouting within our council’s jurisdiction.

The board's responsibilities include: influence policy regarding the council goals, issues affecting girls, and issues affecting the business of the organization, as well as, strategic planning, financial oversight, and fund development.

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CEO

Dr. Amanda Kelly is behavioral scientist and proven nonprofit executive. She holds a Doctorate in Psychological Science and Behavior Analysis from Maynooth University in Ireland and is a Girl Scout Lifetime Member.

Prior to joining Girl Scouts of Colorado, Dr. Kelly spent 14 years at Firefly Autism, moving through senior clinical and executive leadership roles before being appointed President and CEO in 2021. Under her leadership, Firefly strengthened its financial position, expanded services across Colorado and into multiple states, and increased access to care for children, families, and communities in rural and underserved areas.

At Girl Scouts of Colorado, she leads a staff of 123 full-time employees, serving nearly 15,000 girl members and more than 10,000 adult members across the state of Colorado who are dedicated to building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.

Dr. Kelly is active in Colorado’s nonprofit and civic leadership community. She co-founded the Colorado Neurodiversity Chamber of Commerce, the first chamber of commerce in the United States dedicated to advancing neurodivergent individuals in business and leadership and serves on the boards of CiviCO and the Jefferson Center for Mental Health. She was named one of the Denver Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 in 2025 and CoBiz Magazine’s CEO of the Year in 2024.

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Board Officers 2026-2027

Kelli Clifton Ogunsanya, Chairperson (Denver)
Sept. 2025-Sept. 2027
One Together Solutions

Cherie Axelrod, Vice Chair, (Denver)
March 2026-Sept. 2027
Western Union

Carrie Walters, Secretary (Lone Tree)
Sept. 2025-Sept. 2027
Charter Communications

Angela Roberts, CPA Treasurer (Denver)
Sept. 2025-Sept. 2027
Aclivity, LLC

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Board of Directors

Girl Scouts of Colorado has a volunteer board of directors, composed of women and men who serve the membership. The combined expertise of these community members provides the leadership to set the direction of the council and establish the policies and bylaws that guide us.

Potential Board members are reviewed by our Board Governance Committee, also composed of current Board members and community volunteers. To apply for Board candidacy or nominate someone, contact Dr. Amanda Kelly.

Board of Directors 2026-2027

Tiffany Anderson, Director, Oct.. 2026-2028 (Broomfield)
Boettcher Foundation

Michelle Anthony, Director, Sept. 2026-2028 (Aurora)
The Dollywood Foundation/Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

Cherie Axelrod, Director, Sept. 2025-Sept. 2027 (Denver)
Western Union

Kelli Clifton Ogunsanya, Director, Sept. 2025- 2027 (Denver)
One Together Solutions

Kay Cowling, Director, Sept. 2026-2028 (Denver)
Cowling Advisory Services

Marisa Daspit, Director Sept. 2025-2027 (Denver)
Ibotta

Elizabeth Donahue, Director, Sept. 2026-2028 (Centennial)
KED Consulting, LLC

Crystal Eustis, CPA, Director, Sept. 2026-2028 (Centennial)
Plante Moran

Megan Flori King, Director, Sept. 2026-2028 (Centennial)
Deloitte

Jaime Gardner, Director Sept. 2025 -2027 (Yuma)
Novitas Communications

Kris Gaw, Director, Sept. 2025 -2027 (Denver)
Denver Health

Hayley Harris, Director, Sept. Sept. 2025 -2027 (Glenwood Springs)
ideali Consulting

Meredith Kuehler, Director, Sept. 2024- 2026 (Thornton)
KPMG

Maureen McDonald, Director, Sept. 2026- 2028 (Denver)
HealthONE

Christine Moritz, Director Sept. 2025-2027 (Denver)
Empower

Angela Roberts, Director, Sept. 2026- 2028 (Denver)
Aclivity, LLC

Tamra Ryan, Director, Sept. 2026-2028 (Denver)
Self-employed

Sherin Sakr, Director, Sept. 2026- 2028 (Denver)
Sky Zone

Chris Stolzer Director, Sept. 2025 -2027 (Highlands Ranch)
Kiewit

Anji Roe Wood, Director, Sept. 2026- 2028 (Colorado Springs)
Cherry Creek Schools Foundation

Carrie Walters, Director, Sept. 2025 –2027 (Lone Tree)
Charter Communications

Debbie Welle-Powell, Director, Sept. 2026 – 2028, (Frisco)
DWP Advisors

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Board of Governance Committee members are:

Cheri Axelrod, Chair *
Payton Buehler ^
Amanda Kelly
Chris Stolzer*
Carrie Walters*

*Board Member
^ Non-Board Member

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Membership Connection Committee Representatives 2026-2027

Anji Roe Wood, Colorado Springs *
Dania Laubach, Johnstown
Ilona Thurman, Colorado Springs
Jo Anne Busch, Fort Collins
Kaitryn Dale, Commerce City
Kelsie Roberts, Thornton
Kimberly Jones, Colorado Springs +
Melissa Clay, Montrose
Sherin Sakr, Denver *
Terri Dayton, Monument
Theresa Early, Colorado Springs
Vicki Scott, Aurora +
Wendy Doak, Rye
Tricia Whitehouse, Parker

In addition, the MCC has the following girl members:

Alison, Denver
Charlotte, Highlands Ranch* GSCO Board Member

* GSCO Board Member
+ FY2026-2027 MCC Representatives to the Board

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