Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania announces Lisa Powers has been named its new chief operating officer and Lutricia Eberly as its new chief membership officer.

Powers is coming off a 16-year long career with the Peace Corps where she gained experience in financial management, operations, HR, and working with governmental and nongovernmental organizations.

During her tenure with the Peace Corps, Powers codesigned and implemented a global strategy to promote gender equity and build leadership skills among youth; developed innovative tools and resources for volunteers and community partners; and developed and launched a three-year strategic plan. Among her projects, she has been the Regional Advisor for Gender Equity and the “Let Girls Learn” initiative, which has supported a global girls’ education and empowerment initiative.

Eberly joined GSHPA in 2019 as its director of outdoor and program experience, where she focused on increasing outdoor opportunities for girls.

As director, she led capital improvement projects at GSHPA’s four camp properties, strived to increase council-led programs, and facilitated new badge partnerships with local organizations.

As CMO, Eberly will support and implement GSHPA’s mission, strategic plan, annual operating plans, and budgets for all aspects of membership and volunteer support. The new role is designed to develop membership strategies for both girls and adults in GSHPA’s 30-county footprint, with the goal of growing the organization’s member and volunteer base, as well as improving member and volunteer experience and engagement.