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.
