The Girl Scouts – Diamonds of Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas Board of Directors welcomes Mary Grace Herrington as the council’s new president and chief executive officer. Herrington, a nonprofit leader with over 20 years of experience, assumed her role on Feb. 3, following a nationwide search prompted by the retirement of longtime CEO Dawn Prasifka.
“The Board of Directors selected Herrington for her alignment with the Girl Scout mission combined with her unique skill set and background in strategic nonprofit fundraising and managing multi-stakeholder environments,” said Kim Snipes, search committee chair and chair of the Board of Directors.
As CEO, Herrington will lead the organization in fostering leadership, exploration and innovation for Girl Scouts across the region. She will oversee fundraising efforts, community partnerships and advocacy to ensure the continued growth and impact of Girl Scout programs.
“We are delighted to welcome Mary Grace to our legacy of sisterhood,” Prasifka said. “Her vision and commitment to the Girl Scout mission are evident, and I am confident she will drive our council forward, building on our strong foundation.”
Herrington, a Girl Scout alum, previously served as the director of development at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and has held leadership roles in higher education and public media. She earned the First Class Award—the highest honor in Girl Scouts, now known as the Gold Award—and is a lifetime member of the organization. Herrington also served on the board of Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa and holds a Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) certification. She earned a bachelor’s degree in communication from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and a master’s degree in public administration from Drake University.
“I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to lead an amazing and accomplished team for one of the world’s most recognized and respected movements,” Herrington said. “Experiences that build courage, confidence and character so that girls can realize their fullest potential contributed greatly to my growing up in Arkansas, and it’s an exciting time to give back in a meaningful way.”
With offices in Little Rock, Rogers, Fort Smith and Jonesboro, as well as camp properties in Huntsville, Fort Smith and Hot Springs, Girl Scouts – Diamonds serves approximately 6,000 girls and adults across Arkansas.
For more information, visit www.GirlScoutsDiamonds.org.
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