Girl Scouts CEO Angela Hemingway Reflects on 10 Months of Growth

Hemingway discusses leadership style, mentoring, and future plans for the nonprofit organization

Mar. 13, 2026 at 10:05pm

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Angela Hemingway, CEO of Girl Scouts of Silver Sage, shares insights on her collaborative leadership approach, the organization's recent accomplishments, and her plans to continue empowering the next generation of leaders in Idaho. Hemingway, who was named to the Idaho Business Review's Idaho 500 list in 2025, discusses her passion for education, community partnerships, and mentorship.

Why it matters

Hemingway's leadership at the Girl Scouts of Silver Sage highlights the importance of mission-driven, empowering nonprofit management in Idaho. Her focus on expanding access, building community relationships, and developing the next generation of leaders aligns with the organization's goals of supporting girls and young women.

The details

In her first 10 months as CEO, Hemingway has overseen a 66% increase in fundraising compared to the previous year, launched new partnerships with companies like Micron and Idaho National Laboratory, and established an alumni program to engage former Girl Scouts. She describes her leadership style as collaborative, mission-driven, and focused on empowering her team to take calculated risks.

  • Hemingway has been CEO of Girl Scouts of Silver Sage for about 10 months.
  • In the first quarter of 2025, the organization raised 66% of what it raised in the entire previous year.

The players

Angela Hemingway

CEO of Girl Scouts of Silver Sage and a member of the Idaho Business Review's Idaho 500 list in 2025.

Girl Scouts of Silver Sage

A local chapter of the national Girl Scouts organization, focused on empowering girls and young women in Idaho through educational and community programs.

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What they’re saying

“Education is not the preparation for life; education is life itself.”

— Angela Hemingway, CEO

“I really look at our volunteer experience and partnership experience kind of as all encompassing, whether it's time, talent or treasure, we really want to welcome them into our fold and bringing those donors to the table and making people aware of all the really cool things we do In the Girl Scout community.”

— Angela Hemingway, CEO

What’s next

Hemingway plans to continue expanding the organization's strategic plan through 2030, with a focus on increasing access and awareness, building community partnerships, and empowering the next generation of leaders in Idaho.

The takeaway

Under Hemingway's leadership, the Girl Scouts of Silver Sage have demonstrated the impact a mission-driven, collaborative nonprofit can have in Idaho. By prioritizing education, community engagement, and empowerment, Hemingway is positioning the organization for long-term success and influence in the state.