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Girl Scouts After-School Clubs Leadership

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Flerida Arias, VP, Membership

flerida.arias@girlscoutshcc.org

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Since joining GSHCC in 2021 as VP of Membership, Flerida has driven impactful change. She forges crucial alliances with K-12 schools and under-resourced organizations, ensuring equitable access to our research-backed curriculum across our 18-county region. Flerida's vision emphasizes cultural inclusion and community value, striving to build a welcoming Girl Scout environment for all. Prior to joining GSHCC, Flerida dedicated 25 years at Modesto Junior College where she provided leadership and guidance to all components of student services and played key roles in developing strategies and procedures focusing on student recruitment, access, and support with a special emphasis on creating seamless matriculation services for the most fragile populations. Flerida holds a BA in Political Science/Economics from UC Davis and an MA in Education from Mills College.

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Julie Rinard, Director, After-School Programming

julie.rinard@girlscoutshcc.org

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Julie has 25 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, having served in a variety of program delivery, development, fundraising, volunteer engagement, and marketing and communications roles. For the past 13 years, she has focused on youth development and after-school programming. In addition to building and growing an innovative model for youth development program that uses music and the arts to promote social-emotional development in gang-impacted settings in the Bay Area, Julie launched the Girl Scouts After-School Partnerships Program in 2018. Julie is extremely passionate about giving girls opportunities to develop an authentic voice, express themselves creatively, and learn to listen to their own unique vision for the path they want to follow in life. Julie holds a BA in Comparative Literature from UC Berkeley and an MA in International Development from American University.

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Maria Ramirez
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After-School Clubs Programming Manager

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Maria, the After-School Programming Manager with Girl Scouts, has been with the organization for over three years. She is dedicated to ensuring that every girl has access to enriching after-school opportunities. Maria oversees after-school partnerships, working to build and maintain strong relationships with after-school providers. She handles communications with partners and ensures the program runs smoothly, providing a seamless experience for all involved.

Born and raised in Costa Rica, Maria’s bicultural background allows her to connect with diverse communities, and she remains passionate about empowering girls through leadership, program development, and community engagement.

Reva Chadha
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After-School Clubs Programming Specialist

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Reva brings 10 years of youth programming experience, including roles in after-school programs, museums, and college camps. Raised on the Southside of Chicago, she is passionate about trauma-informed work that fosters resilience in youth.

Since joining GSHCC in the fall of 2024, Reva has focused on developing engaging programs rooted in the four Girl Scout pillars. She holds a BS in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration with a minor in Child Development from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.

Aprell Larson
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After-School Clubs Programming Specialist

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Aprell served as an After-School Facilitator for over a year before stepping into her current role as a Programming Specialist. Drawing on her experience as a substitute teacher, she brings a thoughtful and dynamic approach to creating meaningful experiences for children from all communities.

A California native, Aprell is a strong advocate for diversity and equality. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in American Sign Language/Deaf Studies, with a minor in Childhood Development, from California State University, Sacramento. Her involvement with the Deaf community has deepened her understanding of advocacy and the importance of taking action to support underrepresented groups.

Aprell is passionate about fostering inclusive spaces where every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive through Girl Scouts.

Elena Schwed
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After-School Clubs STEM Mobile Specialist

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Elena is a lifelong Girl Scout with deep roots at GSHCC. A proud alum and lifetime member with over 20 years GSHCC staff experience. Over the years, she has brought her dedication and versatility to a wide range of departments. Now, as the STEM Mobile Specialist, Elena drives the STEM Bus across GSHCC’s 18-county footprint, delivering hands-on STEM experiences to Girl Scouts at after-school clubs. A graduate of CSU, Sacramento, Elena is passionate about making STEM accessible, exciting, and empowering for all girls—especially those in underserved communities.

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