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Patricia Diaz Dennis Appointed National Chair for Girl Scouts U.S.A. |
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| Published on November 2, 2005 |
November 2, 2005
Patricia Diaz Dennis, a recipient of the 2004 HACR Corporate Governance Award and alum of the HACR/Harvard Business School Executive Program on Corporate Governance, has been elected as chair of the national board of directors for the Girl Scouts of the United States of America, making her the first Hispanic woman to serve on this capacity.
“For many years, Patricia has been a strong advocate for girls and young women around the world and her recent election to chair the Girl Scouts will serve as a beacon for Hispanic women in the nation,” said Rima K. Matsumoto, executive director of HACR.“Patricia is a true friend and one of the finest role models of our community and we are proud that she has been elected to this important position.”
As the highest volunteer position in the organization, Diaz Dennis was selected on the basis of her long-standing commitment to Girl Scouting, as well as her ability to provide leadership, vision, and support to the world’s preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls. She was elected first vice chair of Girl Scouts of the USA in October 2002, and from 1990 to 2002, she held the office of National Secretary.
“When I was a Brownie Girl Scout, I was drawn to the movement for the fun, camaraderie and adventure.I serve today because I understand just how much Girl Scouting helps girls find their voices and use them to make a difference in their own lives and the lives of others,” said Diaz Dennis. “Just as each cut of a precious jewel reveals a bit more of its potential, Girl Scouts enables each girl to find her own brilliance within.”
Diaz Dennis is senior vice president and assistant general counsel for SBC Communications, Inc. in San Antonio, Texas.A three-time presidential appointee, Diaz Dennis served in the State Department, on the Federal Communications Commission, and on the National Labor Relations Board.Governor Bush appointed her to the Texas State University System Board of Regents and Governor Perry to his transition team for Texas-Mexico Relations.
Diaz Dennis also has held executive positions with government affairs and legal responsibilities at Sprint Corporation, American Broadcasting Company and Pacific Lighting Corporation.She currently serves on the boards of UST Inc., Entravision Communications Corporation, MassMutual, and CarrAmerica Realty Corporation.
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