Meet the Unstoppable Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta
Girl Scouts aren’t just dreaming of a brighter future - they are changing the world today. No matter how the world changes or what obstacles are in their path, Girl Scouts have shown that perseverance is the key to success since 1912. Whether it is advocating for a marginalized community, building their own business, or educating the next generation, these girls are more than participants, they’re the leaders of right now. And they inspire us.
Last year, Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta launched a recognition program called Unstoppable Girl Scouts, created to honor the Girl Scout who consistently strives to grow, build, and improve the world around her. The 2023-2024 Unstoppable Girl Scouts were hand-picked for exhibiting the following qualities:
- She made outstanding contribution within a community
- She overcome an adversity or a systemic challenge
- She shone with the Girl Scout qualities of courage, confidence and character
- She was recognized – by her school, local government or featured in the media
As part of this program, the 2023-2024 Unstoppable Girl Scouts were celebrated across a myriad of moments. In addition to being profiled in local Atlanta media, they were also invited to speak about the Girl Scout experience in a panel discussion moderated by our interim CEO, Kat Marran, at the Second Century Luncheon. Their unstoppable achievements were publicized in the "Atlanta Girl Scouting: A Century of Empowerment" exhibit at the Atlanta History Center and they were even invited to be guests of honor at a Georgia Tech football game with an on the field experience with the Georgia Tech Cheerleaders.
Get to know the 2023-2024 Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta Unstoppable Girl Scouts and the lessons they share through their experiences below:
The Unstoppable Elisa Ynfante F.
Eight-year-old Elisa of Newnan was never going to allow a limb difference to slow her down. In fact, through Girl Scouting, Elisa could explore activities she otherwise might not have access to. From horseback riding to camping to being the top-selling cookie seller in her troop, Elisa has marched forward determined to try it all.
Elisa recently received a prosthetic “Hero” arm, designed to look like one of her favorite characters, Elsa from Disney’s Frozen,. which will allow her to finally do a favorite camping activity on her own: archery. Elisa often finds herself answering other children’s questions about her arm and teaching them an important lesson: Never stop believing in yourself.
The Unstoppable Temple L.
A student at Chamblee High School, Temple has a plan - a business plan, that is. She’s one of Time Magazine’s “Kid of the Year” nominees and runs her own online STEM education and retail site to get her peers, especially girls, excited about science and technology.
Many are paying attention to this young entrepreneur. Last year, Nick News saluted her, the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture featured her documentary, and President Joe Biden recognized her at a White House Women’s History Month event. In addition to her demanding role as a business owner, Temple has been an active Girl Scout for more than 10 years. In 2023 she was a Girl Scout National Convention motivational speaker with a clear message to girls: Never stop growing.
The Unstoppable DeKalb County Girl Scout Troop 14567
The Girl Scouts of Troop 14567 know firsthand that finding accurate, age-friendly health information online is challenging. Spurred to action, the girls reached out to the David J. Sencer CDC Museum. Together, they collaborated on a public health patch on issues like mental health, bullying, and respiratory health. Through collaboration, the troop made the patch something any Girl Scout in the nation can earn.
The troop earned the prestigious Girl Scout Silver Award and were named “Silver Award Women of Distinction” for their excellence in community leadership. The City of Tucker awarded them Citizens of the Month. The museum recently hosted its first annual Girl Scout Day, giving Atlanta-area girls the opportunity to earn the patch in person, explore public health careers, participate in a women-in-science scavenger hunt, and learn about national health concerns in fields such as toxicology and epidemiology. Through acting on a topic important to them, Troop 14567 is teaching others: Never stop trying to make a difference.
Nominate an Unstoppable Girl Scout
Do you know a girl who inspires you? We want to know. We are taking nominations for our 2nd Annual Unstoppable Girl Scouts honorees. Tell us a little bit about the girl you know and what makes her Unstoppable.
The Girl Scout must be registered and in good standing with Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta.
If the Girl Scout is registered, in good standing with Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta, and we have permission to use her name and image, please email marcomm@gsgatl.org with Unstoppable in the subject line to submit the nomination. We’ll be in touch if we are able to use her story.
