Did you know that every female secretary of state in U.S.
history is a former Girl Scout? This is just further proof of the power of the
Girl Scout mission—to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who
make the world a better place—as so many Girl Scout alumnae go on to achieve
great things in the world, in the workplace, and in their personal lives.
Today, we honor Condoleezza Rice, a fearless leader who started her leadership
journey in Girl Scouting.
Condoleezza Rice was the second African American secretary of
state and the first female African-American secretary of state, setting an
amazing example for young girls of color who saw so few people like them in the
world of government and politics. Like many women of color, Rice was met with
doubt and discrimination despite her impressive resume and the wealth of
knowledge she brought to the table, but she refused to be reduced by the
obstacles she faced. She persevered, and ultimately landed the position of national
security advisor to President George W. Bush during his first term, the first
woman to serve in that position.
Today, we’re proud to honor Condoleezza Rice. Because of leaders
like her, girls can dream bigger than they ever imagined and envision
themselves as movers, shakers, and policy makers.