Girl Scouts of Greater New York
Founded in 1913, the Girl Scouts of Greater New York is New York City's largest girls-only leadership program, reaching over 31,000 girls ages 5 to 17 in every zip code of the five boroughs.
Girl Scouts enjoy programs that include:
With the help of over 8,200 adult volunteers and our generous supporters, today’s Girl Scouts learn to lead with courage, confidence, and character to make their communities and the world a better place
The Girl Scouts of Greater New York works in one of the most diverse cities in the world, and thus, we value and embrace reflecting this diversity in every aspect of our work.
Our Council seeks to enhance society and to prepare our girl members to make the world a better place by ensuring they learn not only about themselves, but also about acceptance, tolerance, and appreciation of other human beings.
Meet Our Team
Abby Whipker - Senior Manager of STEM Programs
Abby has been with GSGNY for over 1.5 years creating and managing dynamic STEM programs for the girls of NYC. She has a background in informal education and earned an MA in Museum Education from Seton Hall University in 2013. She is passionate about closing the gender gap and creating equity in STEM education and careers. Abby is originally from Indiana and has lived in Manhattan since 2012. She enjoys yoga, museums, hanging out with her cats George and Carlos, and loves Dolly Parton.
