I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Joyce Knoll as the
Chief Operations Officer (COO) for the Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio
Council (GSSGC).
Joyce has been a Girl Scout for 42
years and has more than 30 years of progressive professional
experience in two Girl Scout Councils. During her tenure with the Girl
Scouts of Orange County, she served as the Membership and Volunteer
Recruitment Director, overseeing 10 staff, 25,000 girl members and
16,000 adults. She began her career in seasonal positions and advanced
into program development and implementation as a camp director and
outdoor program administrator.
Joyce moved to GSSGC in
2012 as the Outdoor Program Manager and has progressed to the position
of Senior Director of Program. She redesigned our outdoor experiences
for girls and developed our successful STEM program. She has created a
united program department with focus areas that are aligned with
GSUSA. Joyce has significant experience in budget development and
management, process improvement, staff development and customer
service. She played a key role in the development of the master plan
when Skyland Ranch was purchased and has served as an ongoing advisor
for capital improvements.
In addition to her
professional experience, Joyce serves on the board of directors for
the World Foundation for Girl Guides and Girl Scouts and was the
Volunteer Chair for the American Camp Association Local Council of
Leaders. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Recreation Administration
with a minor in Business and a Master of Science in
Accountancy.
Joyce grew up in Girl Scouts and is a
product of the program. She first directed volunteers at camp when she
was only 12 years old. From that time and throughout her many years as
a professional in Girl Scouts, Joyce gained a deep understanding and
respect for the very people who bring the program to life –
volunteers.
She knows that the teamwork of volunteers and staff working together
to benefit the girls in our community are a powerful force for good.
Joyce looks forward to strengthening our work together and moving
forward, staff and volunteers, with one heart rooted in the Girl Scout
Promise and Law.
Yours in Girl Scouting,
Cynthia H. Breunig
President & CEO
