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Interview with Meridith Maskara of the Girl Scouts

1 h 4 min · 17. mars 2026
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In this episode of the No Footprints podcast, hosts Sheldon Young and Jason Moreau explore sustainability with guest Meridith Maskara, Chief Development Officer at Girl Scouts USA. The conversation covers the historical significance of sustainability in engineering, the role of Girl Scouts in empowering young girls through environmental leadership, and the sustainable practices involved in the Girl Scout cookie program. Meridith also shares insights on the organization's Vision 2030 initiative — aimed at increasing access and relevance for future generations while securing a sustainable future for the movement. Chapters    00:00 Introduction to Sustainability and Cookies  06:11 Exploring Energy Independence and Wind Farms  10:15 Start of interview with Meridith Maskara  18:37 The Role of Girl Scouts in Environmental Leadership  30:43 Sustainability in the Girl Scout Cookie Program  32:48 Sustainable Practices in Cookie Production  36:22 Empowering Girls Through Sustainability Initiatives  40:00 Vision 2030: The Future of Girl Scouts  45:46 Engaging Communities for Sustainable Change  50:51 The Importance of Supporting Girl Scouts

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