The Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta have named the first woman of color to be the CEO of the 100-year-old organization.
Jai Ferrell takes over the role beginning July 1.
The Atlanta native is a Spelman graduate who began her scouting career at a troop out of the nearby Lindsey Street Baptist Church, where both her mom and godmother served as troop leaders.
Jai Ferrel and her mother, Lolita Ferrel, with their Girl Scout Troop out of Lindsay Street Baptist Church in 1992. (Photo courtesy of Jai Ferrel)
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