Denise Allen
Staff Position: Chief Executive Officer
Major Responsibilities: Provide leadership and direction to the corporate management of the council; ensure girl and adult membership retention and growth; maintain strong and informative relationship with Board of Directors; oversee all financial matters of the council; and continue to be committed to helping girls find their voice
Years of Employment: 18 years
Education: Bachelor of Science Degree, Union University
Organizations: Member of West Jackson Baptist Church; One Voice Community Choir; Taste of Jackson and West Tennessee; Leadership Jackson; Jackson-Madison County Chamber of Commerce; WestStar Leadership Program; Upsilon Chapter of Chi Omega Sorority; Jackson Exchange Club; Woman of the Year and Young Rotarian of the Year and Lifetime Member of Girl Scouts of the USA
Strengths: Strong organizational skills; exceptional public speaking ability; purpose driven; goal oriented; culturally responsive
Home Life: Married 13 years to husband, Don, 2 daughters- Brook, 22 years old and Natalie 10 years old
Hobbies and Interests: Enjoys reading, entertaining, spending time with my family and traveling
Fondest Girl Scout Memory: Experiencing both of my daughter’s Girl Scout Investiture Ceremonies into their respective Girl Scout troops.
