Girl Scouts of Northern California CEO Mary-Jane Strom Featured on "See Her Outside" Podcast

March 6, 2026 – In a recent episode of the See Her Outside: Stories From Women Who Adventure podcast, Girl Scouts of Northern California CEO Mary-Jane Strom joins host Sanni McCandless to discuss why "camp skills" are actually "career skills." The conversation dives into the often undervalued expertise built in outdoor settings, including crisis management, team building, and operational logistics, and how women can translate those experiences onto a professional resume.

Hear about:

Why summer camp is a powerful growth environment for youth (and adults)

Mary-Jane's career path from camper to lifeguard to camp director to CEO

How to translate outdoor leadership experience into resume-ready skills

Mary-Jane's 50-state open water swim goal and how camp swimming started it all

What the media gets wrong about Girl Scouts

How to Listen

You can find this episode on all major podcast platforms or by visiting the See Her Outside website.

Whether you are a lifelong Girl Scout, a seasonal camp staff member, or a professional looking to leverage your unique background, this episode offers a fresh perspective on what it means to lead.

Interested in Girl Scout camp? Learn more at www.camp.gsnorcal.org.

March 06, 2026