Photo courtesy of The Wall Street Journal | October 5, 2018
This week for The Power of Women, Lisa Gable chats with Sylvia Acevedo, former CEO of Girl Scouts of the USA, rocket scientist, and Corporate Director, to talk about optimism, resilience and how women can apply and use both to achieve their goals. Stay tuned throughout March for more inspiring stories in honor of Women's History month.
Sylvia working with Girl Scouts of the USA
Interview with Sylvia Acevedo
LG: Today’s interview is about OPTIMISM. Joining me is a woman who is renowned for seeking out opportunities to solve complex problems and quickly expand the solutions’ impact. Sylvia Acevedo, former CEO of Girl Scouts of the USA, rocket scientist, and Corporate Director, spreads her optimism and can-do spirit to young girls across the country. I have known Sylvia since we started on the Girl Scout Board together 15 years ago, and I consider her a dear friend. Sylvia—please introduce yourself.
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