- Jay Bailey, president and CEO, H.J. Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs
- David Bouchard, partner, Finch McCranie LLP
- Conroy Boxhill, North American president, Porter Novelli
- Kirk Brown, chief development and communications officer, Ron Clark Academy
- Brandon Butler, founder, Butter.ATL
- Jerry Clark, founder, 1972 Entertainment Music Consulting
- Greg Cohen, group senior director, Smurfit Westrock
- TJ Ferguson, city councilman, City of Mableton
Male Donors Step Up to Support the Next Generation of Girl Leaders
September 15, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
contact: Leslie Gilliam, lgilliam@gsgatl.org 202-262-5744
Male Donors Step Up to Support the Next Generation of Girl Leaders
New Initiative Mobilizes Male Allies to Close Gender Funding Gap
ATLANTA — Sept. 15, 2025 — Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta announced today the launch of its funding initiative, Green Tie Guys, to engage men in the support of Atlanta area girls. At a time when girl-serving organizations receive less than 3% of total donations, the need is greater than ever.
Individuals can support by either making a recurring or one-time tax-deductible donation through the Green Tie Guys donation webpage.
This is more than a fundraiser; it’s a statement to every Girl Scout that men in our community believe in her, invest in her, and want to see her succeed. Together, these leaders are raising critical support for:
- Girl Scout signature programs such as STEM Expo, the region's largest science event for girls
- Financial aid to ensure every girl, regardless of her financial situation, can experience this 100+ year leadership development program
- Life-changing experiences that help her discover her strengths and build her confidence, including outdoor adventures at one of our three resident camps and badge programs such as the recent Body Positivity and Financial Literacy badges
“Every dollar given by a father, mentor, colleague, or community leader sends a clear message: we believe in you, we see your potential, and we’re investing in your future. That kind of support is not only powerful, it’s transformative,” said Jai Ferrell, CEO of Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta.
2025 Green Tie Guy Ambassadors:
- Andre Greenwood, vice president and general manager, Gainwell Technologies
- Jamar Jeffers, chief development officer, Mercy Care
- Satchel Jester, creative director, So Atlanta Scene
- Anthony Joiner, founder, Blooksy
- Robbie Kamerschen, shareholder, Greenberg Traurig LLP
- Eric Mai, director of enterprise risk management, Delta Air Lines
- Quincy Springs, owner and operator, Chick-fil-A Vine City
- Ryan Stewart, co-owner, Stewart Media & Entertainment
- Eric Thornton, president, FirmCare Life Sharing
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About Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta
Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta serves more than 33,000 girl and adult members from 34 counties across Georgia and southern Tennessee.
Through Girl Scouting, girls of all backgrounds and abilities can be unapologetically themselves as they discover their strengths and rise to meet new challenges, whether they want to climb to the top of a tree or the top of their class, lace up their hiking boots, make their first best friends or explore a career.
Backed by trusted adult volunteers, mentors, and alum, Girl Scouts lead the way on the issues most important to them. Learn more at www.girlscoutsatl.org.
