The Impact of Girls Scouts | Comcast Newsmakers

The Impact of Girls Scouts - 5:56

Lisa Shade

Posted Mar 05, 2018

The Girl Scouts is one of the few organizations that have had a great impact on women. Host Sheila Hyland talks with Lisa Shade, Director, Marketing and Communications, Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania, about the benefits of its many programs, including the Cookie Program, for young girls to try new things, develop new skills, grow and succeed in life. Recorded on the Chatham University Campus in Pittsburgh. gswpa.org

Hosted by: Sheila Hyland Produced by: Keystone Newsmakers Team

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