African American YWOD Megan

	African American Young Women of Distinction Megan

Megan is one of GSUSA's thirteen 2007 Young Women of Distinction—and a proud member of the North Carolina Pines Council—a shining example of Girl Scouts' history of public service and of our determination to make our world a better place.

Megan's journey towards a Girl Scout Gold Award and personifying the very best of girl-driven leadership began the moment she transformed her concern about educational achievement for at risk students in public schools into a series of mentoring and educational programs designed to help students learn.

Megan organized and hosted a conference entitled, "Starting Equal and Falling Behind." She invited students, parents, community leaders and clergy from her local community to devise solutions that addressed the challenges of youth education.

In addition to conducting a ground-breaking educational opportunities conference, Megan worked with 45 students, ages five to twelve, helping each with a series of science experiments.

"Megan has inspired our entire community. She is truly an extraordinary young leader, and we can't wait to see what kind of great things she will accomplish in the future," said Pat Wright, CEO of Pines of Carolina Girl Scout Council. "Her achievement is a testament not only to her commitment and perseverance, but to the effect Girl Scouting has on girls' lives."

Megan's achievements show us that, as Dr. Martin Luther King said: "That everyone can be great, because everyone can serve…You only need a heart full of grace and a soul generated by love." GSUSA salutes Megan and her twelve other Young Women of Distinction. Their courage, confidence and character make them leaders today, tomorrow and every day of their lives.