Annual Meeting
Sarah Beckman


Sarah is a certified public accountant and shareholder of CPA Associates PC in Burlington, Iowa.  She accredits her cookie sales experience as a former Brownie for fueling her passion for numbers.  Sarah performs financial statement audits and prepares individual, business and not-for-profit tax returns.  She has a Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting from the University of Northern Iowa.  Prior to working at CPA Associates PC, Sarah was a manager with Ernst & Young LLP in Des Moines Iowa. Besides numbers, Sarah enjoys spending time with family, participating in farming operations with her husband and reading a great book.

Danica Hass


Danica has been employed at the Allen Child Protection Center since 2016 as a Forensic Interviewer. In her role, she interviews children and dependent adults for allegations of abuse and to date, has conducted roughly 1,300 interviews. During her employment, Danica has mentored other Allen Hospital employees, provided training to community members and professionals, and currently leads a Community Engagement Committee. Danica participates in multiple councils and organizations both inside and outside of work. Danica serves on the Executive Committee for the Iowa American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children and currently serves as the President of the Junior League of Waterloo-Cedar Falls.

Sky’la Dixon


Sky’la Dixon is a Junior at Pleasant Valley High School. She has been a Girl Scout for a decade and is currently a Senior Girl Scout Juliette as part of SU 83600 in Muscatine, Iowa. An accomplished leader, she has earned both the Girl Scout Bronze and Silver Awards and was featured on CNN's "Salute to Kids" for her community literacy project.  She has represented Girl Scouts internationally, attending a leadership camp in Japan and participating in troops in New York, Texas, and South Korea. Recognized as the Youth Volunteer of the Year at Fort Drum, she has dedicated hundreds of hours to service with organizations like the American Red Cross and the U.S. Army Warrant Officers Association in military communities around the world.  She enjoys talking to younger youth about her experiences while living in different military communities.

Tristen Lester


Tristen Lester enjoys traveling, sports, volunteering, and trying new things. She has had the oppotunity to travel to 4 different countries through Girl Scouts. She is also a member of the volleyball, color guard, and basketball teams at her school. Tristen's volunteer work includes volunteering through clubs like the Black Student Union, Student Ambassadors, and Linn Mar Television. Tristen has earned Academic Awards with Honors, the Mississippi Valley Conference Academic Award, and the Girl Scout Silver Award. She is looking forward to is completeing the Girl Scout Gold Award and going to a university. 

Madison Herring


Madison Herring is an 11th grader at Maquoketa High school, dual-enrolled at Eastern Iowa, and a two-year Girl Scout Girl Board Representative. She has been involved with Girls Scouts since she was in Kindergarten and has been involved as both an active troop member and a  Juliette. Outside of Girl Scouts, Madison is involved with 4H, FFA, Golf, Trap, and will be on the bowling team this year. Madison has completed the Silver Award and is working on earning the Girl Scout Gold Award. She loves using her leadership skills and service to turn ideas into real community impact.

Diane Nelson
 

Diane is the CEO of Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. She is passionate about the Girl Scout Movement and works to ensure all girls have the opportunity to gain courage, confidence, and character through Girl Scouts programming. She will represent the voice of the council at the National kevel and ensure a positive future for Girl Scouts. 

Tracy Schwind

 

Tracy is a Lifetime Member of Girl Scouts, member of the GSEIWI Board of Directors, and board officer. She wants to represent Girl Scouts as a National Delegate to have the opportunity to use her experience and knowledge to impact GSEIWI, the national movement, and enhance the membership experience for future Girl Scouts.

Anne Ryerson
 

Anne is a Gold Award recipient, lifetime member of Girl Scouts, and has been a member of the GSEIWI Board of Directors since 2013. She wants to meet Girl Scouts from across the country, advocate for GSEIWI girls and volunteers at the national level and be a part of the decision-making process of GSUSA.

Laura Zimmerman
 

Laura is a lifetime Girl Scout member and troop leader from Bettendorf, Iowa. Laura is honored to be a voice for our council at the national level. She is ready to share the amazing things Girl Scouts are doing, be inspired, and bring other fresh ideas and perspectives to the council area. 

Ruthane Weighton 
 

Ruthane is from Central City, Iowa and has been a Girl Scout leader for 25 years. She is a Service Unit Director and American Red Cross Instructor. Ruthane want to represent GSEIWI because of her love for the Girl Scouts, leaders, council staff that make up the council.  She can't think of a better way to serve the Girl Scout community than to go make sure the voices of GSEIWI members are heard.

Taunya McGee
 

Taunya McGee of Geneseo, Illinois has a combined total of 27 years of Girl Scouts experience. She was a Girl Scout for 12 years and has spent the last 15 years serving as a troop leader. Tanya wants to represent GSEIWI at the National Convention to take an active role in making positive changes in Girl Scouting. She has seen and experienced the impact of Girl Scouts programming first hand and is excited to support the council on a national level, assuring that the voice of the region is heard, considered and valued.

Isabelle Canney
 

Isabelle is from Cedar Rapids, Iowa and has 20 years of Girl Scout experience. She is a lifetime member and plays an active leadership role in outdoor programming and day camps. She wants to represent GSEIWI because she believes she can help bring Girl Scout programs to low-income areas in the community, so every girl has an opportunity to be a Girl Scout!

Divya Ramadugu 
 

Divya is a Girl Scout from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She has been a Girl Scout for 12 years and serves as a member of the Girl Board. She wants to represent GSEIWI at the National level because Girl Scouts has had a huge impact on her life, and she wants to give back to the community that has helped her grow. Divya believes in the power of leadership and service that Girl Scouts fosters, and as a delegate, she would help ensure that more girls have empowering experiences.

Anna Bennett 
 

Anna is a Girl Scout from Cedar Rapids, Iowa and has been a member for 5 years. She wants to represent GSEIWI because she is passionate about issues that society faces today, and she believes that Girl Scouts are able to make a difference. 

Salina Gavin
 

Salina has been a member of Girl Scouts as a leader in Cedar Falls, Iowa for 7 years. She wants to represent Girl Scouts at the national level to help ensure all girls have a positive Girl Scout experience. 

Stephanie Cobert 
 

Stephanie is a Girl Scout member and leader from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She has been a Girl Scout for 17 years. Stephanie wants to represent GSEIWI as a national delegate to gain perspective of the Girl Scouts program from all levels and help make decisions to benefit future Girl Scouts for years to come. 

Sophie Cobert 
 

Sophie is from Cedar Rapids, Iowa and has been a Girl Scout for 12 years. She wants to represent GSEIWI to be able to help give a student perspective and bring ideas to the table that will have a positive impact on future Girl Scouts..

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