Leadership Team
Meet our CEO and Board Chair
Lisa Hardin-Reynolds
Chief Executive Officer
Lisa Hardin-Reynolds serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Girl Scouts of Utah, where she leads the state's premier leadership organization for girls. Under her guidance, Girl Scouts of Utah serves over 10,000 girl and adult members, spanning grades K-12 across Utah and West Wendover, NV, and excluding the Navajo Nation, which is served by the Arizona Cactus Pines Council.
Since assuming the role of CEO on March 3, 2019, Lisa has been responsible for shaping the strategic direction of the organization, aligning with its mission and vision. She oversees a $5.9 million operating budget and leads a team of 42 staff members, two exceptional camps, and a robust volunteer network comprising more than 3,500 dedicated adults.
A native of Salt Lake City and a mother of two, Lisa brings over 33 years of experience with Girl Scouts of Utah. She has held various leadership roles within the organization, including Chief Operations Officer, Interim CEO, and Vice President of Program and Outdoor Property. Throughout her career, Lisa has been pivotal in positioning Girl Scouts of Utah for long-term financial stability and success.
Lisa began her journey with Girl Scouts of Utah as an Outdoor Program Specialist, where she combined her degree in social work from Weber State University with a passion for the outdoors and empowering individuals. She played a key role in developing the organization’s outstanding outdoor programs, impacting thousands of girls by providing them with life-changing experiences at Camp Cloud Rim and Trefoil Ranch.
Her unwavering dedication to the Girl Scout Movement has earned her the prestigious Thanks Badge I and II awards. A committed leader with strong rapport among staff, volunteers, girls, and donors, Lisa remains honored to lead Girl Scouts of Utah, fostering a girl-led environment where future leaders are empowered to make a positive impact on the world.
Joelle Creager
Board Chair
A long time Girl Scouts of Utah volunteer from the Ogden area, Joelle Creager has always had the desire to give back to the organization that instilled the courage, confidence, and character that shaped her from age 10.
She has served in many Girl Scout volunteer positions including Troop Leader, Service Unit Director, Trainer, state, and National Delegate, among others as well as serving on a variety of committees both volunteer and while on the board.
She is the recipient of multiple awards including the Thanks Badge I and II, as well as Girl Scouts of Utah’s Freddie Award. She has also received the Heart & Hands award from the Utah Philanthropy Day organization.
Joelle is passionate about inspiring young girls to become strong women and has seen firsthand the power of Girl Scouting in watching her own Girl Scouts become exactly that.
Joelle has been a well-respected Family Nurse Practitioner for more than 20 years. She currently works within the University of Utah health care system in Davis County where she enjoys seeing patients who need urgent care.
