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WoCo 4: WORLD BOARD ELECTION BOOKLET MARCH 2020
CONTENTS
Introduction
Part A: Candidates standing for the World Board 2020-2026
List of candidates standing for the World Board 2020-2026
Biographical information of candidates standing for the World Board
2020-2026
Part B: Supporting information
Role and Responsibilities of the World Board
World Board Member Person Specification
Note on the election of the Chair, Vice-Chair and Treasurer of the
World Board
Guidelines on campaigning
INTRODUCTION FROM THE CHAIR
OF THE NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE
One of your most important and influential
responsibilities as a Member Organisation is to
propose and elect the members of the World Board.
Collectively, these individuals lead the WAGGGS
Global Team, set strategies, policies and direction for
a more dynamic and relevant global organisation and
strive to provide increasing support and value to
Member Organisations. The World Board is
committed to listening and continuous learning, to
being innovative, open and inclusive and to
sustaining a collaborative and inspiring environment
for staff and volunteers.
promoting the participation of young women in our
At the 37th World Conference in Uganda Member governance and decision-making at all levels,
Organisations will elect six new World Board Member Organisations are reminded that, as far as is
members, replacing the six members who will be practicable, at least one of the elected Board
stepping down having completed their term of office. members should be under the age of 30 at the time
On behalf of the Nominations Committee I am of her election.
delighted to present the eleven candidates who were
duly nominated by Member Organisations for It is very important that Board members do not hold
election to the World Board 2020-2026. significant posts in their Member Organisation, both
to ensure that there is no conflict of interest, and
Being able to recognise when and how we have that they are able to devote the time required to
practised leadership is key to being more conscious their Board role. Any candidates currently holding a
about who we are as leaders. For each of the ten significant position in their Member Organisation,
WAGGGS leadership outcomes, candidates were have therefore been asked to relinquish this role
invited to share an example of when they felt they within six months if they are elected to the World
achieved the outcome. To help Member Organisations Board.
get to know the candidates better these examples have
been shared on the following pages, alongside each There will be opportunities at the World Conference
candidate’s personal statement, skills and experience. for Member Organisations to hear from and meet
As well as the recommendation from their Member candidates, and to ensure that candidates have the
Organisation (MO), all candidates who are standing skills, time, commitment, and language ability to work
had a conversation with members of the Nominations for WAGGGS as a World Board member. These
Committee in order for us to better prepare this candidates are talented women, with even more skills
booklet and named referees from whom we sought not listed here in view of our space constraints. Do
professional references. take the opportunity to talk with them during the
conference, so that you have the information you
As you read through the profiles of our eleven need to make the best choice for WAGGGS.
candidates, we invite you to think about who you feel
may have with the vision, skills and dedication to Yours sincerely,
serve our Movement at the global governance level
for the next six years. We greatly value your active
partnership and careful judgment in identifying the
most talented, versatile and committed individuals to Grace-Anne Crichlow
join the WAGGGS Global Team at the World Board Chair, Nominations Committee
level. As a Movement that is strongly committed to World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts
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PART A: CANDIDATES STANDING
FOR THE WORLD BOARD 2020-2026
LIST OF CANDIDATES STANDING FOR THE WORLD BOARD 2020-2026
Candidates for the World Board 2020-2026 are listed in alphabetical order by surname/family
name.
HYACINTH BANGERO
Girl Scouts of the Philippines
AMAL BENISSA
Boy Scouts and Girl Guides of Libya
FIONA BRADLEY
GirlGuiding New Zealand
MIRANDA CUMMINGS
Girl Guides Australia
MAHNAZ HOSSAIN FARIBA
Bangladesh Girl Guides Association
CHAMATHYA FERNANDO
Sri Lanka Girl Guides Association
CANDELA GONZALEZ
Asociación Guías Argentinas
DEBRA NAKATOMI
Girls Scouts of the USA
CHRISTIANE ROUHANA
Lebanese Federation of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts
RUMBIDZAI TAZVIWANA
Girl Guides Association of Zimbabwe
ANTONIA YIP
The Hong Kong Girl Guides Association
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HYACINTH BANGERO
Member Organisation Girl Scouts of the Philippines
Nominated by Girl Scouts of the Philippines
Age Group 20-30
Languages Spoken Mother Tongue Hiligaynon, Fluent
English and Filipino
P M
Why would you like to become a member of the World Board, and how do you feel you
can contribute to the work of WAGGGS?
T o become a member of the World Board never occurred in my wildest dreams, so
to speak, but I am overwhelmed by the nomination of my beloved Girl Scouts of the
Philippines. It dawned on me that if I get the privilege to be voted upon, I will be able to
represent my generation in the policy-making body of the World Association of Girl
Guides and Girl Scouts and its advocacies. It always feels good to carry on the spirit of
volunteerism, but to be one of those setting the direction for the world association is
both an opportunity and a responsibility. As for me, the more diverse the group of
decision-makers are, the less prone to groupthink the organisation becomes. Diversity
doesn’t only mean our ethnicity; language, and culture, diversity could also refer to our
ages. The leadership in the organisation must also include us, below thirty, for we serve
as the link between the girls who we once were just a few years back and the adults
whose wisdom is essential in steering the direction of the movement. I have observed
how the leaders in position have struggled in maintaining to be relevant at this time to
the world of girls and young women which might have been far different from their
time, thus, given the chance, I can speak for the generation closer to mine of what’s
important for them, what their needs are, what challenges they encounter, and how
they want the movement to help them prepare for their responsibilities in the home,
the nation, and the world community.
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HYACINTH BANGERO
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Leaders...
Treat themselves kindly
I may be dedicated to my work but I ensure that I live a balanced life. I make time for my family,
loved one, friends, myself, and God. Every year, I take a time off with my family as well as take a trip
alone also to think about how life has been. When things are tough, I take a nap to gain some
strength. I seek help from those willing and capable of helping me. Amidst all the pressure I face, I remain
calm for I know that cramming will only worsen the situation. I take things easily, but seriously.
Work with others to create spaces where everyone can fully participate
Whenever I facilitate a workshop, the first thing that I would look into is the
demographics of my participants. Then, I would design my program of activities
based on the ages, sex, and work of the people who I will be dealing with so that
everyone will feel at ease with the activities. I also make sure that everyone feels they
are one with the group.
Adapt their behaviour to the context Challenge gender expectations
As a teacher, marketer and public As somebody living in the third world,
relations specialist, I always I truly see the disparity of gender
experience a sudden shift in my expectations. As an empowered woman,
communication style for each I try my very best to earn a good pay
responsibility requires a different more than enough for myself, so that I
personality. It took me a while to master will be able to support my parents and
this, but with experience, I can say that I my brother which is not the trend in the
am now a pro at this. My being a Philippines being the youngest one, and a
volunteer of the Girl Scouts of the young woman. Nevertheless, I believe
Philippines and WAGGGS helped me a that family support is not a role that a
lot in developing this skill. I work with certain gender should play, rather, a
girls as young as 6 years old and responsibility and commitment. I see
women who are as old as 98. Things no issue on taking this role being a
worked well for us. woman.
Challenge themselves to understand and take into account different perspectives
This always happens during meetings where all of us come from different disciplines and that we
wish to arrive to a decision that we hope could address all issues at hand. We can only achieve this
in ensuring open communication among everyone and that whenever someone is speaking he/she is
being listened to by the rest. It is by means of this that we can take into account the different
perspectives which may be in contrary or in consonance by the decision we’re making.
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HYACINTH BANGERO
Innovate to create positive impact Make choices rooted in their values
Innovation comes in different faces.
From where I live, we are still I have been a Girl Scout for about 20
technologically-challenged. However, years now. Who and what I have
with the right motivation and correct become is greatly influenced by the
use of talents of the people we’re programs and training offered by
working with, we can come up with scouting. I am submitting myself for the
developments that can certainly improve World Board with the aim of offering this
the lives of the communities we try to life-changing experience to every girl in
help. One of the issues in the university the world to be raised the scouting or
is the lack of support to the alumni in guiding way. I believe that if girls are
terms of placement. In our little way, my rooted in the right values which
assistant and I developed this auto- WAGGGS is advocating for, there will
generating resume facility to those who be less conflicts and division. I see
would wish to avail of such service. A WAGGGS not just as a foundation,
QR code was generated for easy but a bridge for peace.
access among alumni.
Seek the information they need to understand the full picture
I do not react on matters without weighing all sides of the issue. Recently, Iloilo Girl Scout Council
celebrated its 70th anniversary. An activity covered by the media triggered angst among the citizens
after some fingerlings were released in the river. Many believed that the fishes were not natives of that
area. The council refused to give a statement and opted for the government agency to give on its behalf.
To clarify, I gave my personal view beefed up with research and interview with experts. The girls
and citizens then shared my post, thus, countering the negative publicity we’ve faced.
Learn from their
own feelings and experiences
Empower any and every girl to practise leadership
From one of the many books I’ve My leadership principle involves developing
read I was taught that we should girls to be even better than I am. I am always
not make big decisions in our lives happy whenever I see the girls that I’ve been
when we’re extremely happy, sad, or mentoring all these years achieve more. I am
angry. Most of the time, the decisions prouder if I see them become more successful
we’re making are wrong for we fail to than me for I know that I have taught them well
see the negative and positive impacts and I have grounded them with the right values
our decisions can have in our lives. and attitude. The same goes now as I became a
With this, from then on, I always wait teacher. Of course, I take pride about my
for my emotions to be at its normal personal achievements, but if it is already my
state before I take risks, commit, students who are achieving, I become the
and decide. proudest.
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HYACINTH BANGERO
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Young as I may be, I’ve already been exposed to many communications, including social media; external
responsibilities in both my professional and volunteer relations/government relations; fund development and
life. As one of the Girl Representatives to the Central donor relations; and crisis management.
Board of the Girl Scouts of the Philippines in 2009-
2012, it has been clear to me since then why we exist Marketing and Communications: Because of my
as a movement. I have seen the potential of being an diligence at work and my team, we were able to hit our
organisation versus being just an individual. The bigger target, thus, after nineteen long years, salary increase
our organisation is, the better the respect we get from was implemented by the management last year. My
other entities. Thus, I understand fully why there is a target market just like WAGGGS also involves young
need for us to campaign for more girls and young people, thus, learning about their demographics,
women to join us. Only then that we can lobby for geodemographics, psychographics, and behaviour
public policy not only in our countries but in the graphics, is not anymore that difficult. I also deal with a
United Nations, in general. In 2018, my MO, the Girl lot of communications as assistant director of our unit,
Scouts of the Philippines made history by electing its thus, developing IEC materials is my forte including
youngest Central Board member in my person. I am so social media management. In the span of three years, I
proud of the Girl Scouts of the Philippines to have was able to grow our followership by 555% - from
achieved such a milestone. On the other hand, I 9000 to 50,000.
believe that more than just enjoining a young person in
External Relations: The heart of what I do in my
the team, the individual must also possess the skills
professional work is external relations. I mostly do the
necessitated by the position. Currently, I am serving as
coordination with the media entities when we have
Vice-Chairperson of the National Communications
press releases and media briefing. I am also the one
Committee, and a Member of the National Training
lobbying transactions with some government agencies
Committee.
in my country. I am not saying that while it is easy for
I completed my undergraduate degree in broadcasting me to do things in the Philippines, it would be the
at age 20 with high academic distinction. I immediately same in the international context. The point is, I have
got hired by a regional mainstream television network already gained the necessary skill and confidence that
and was given the position of Associate Producer. the next time I will be faced with similar situations with
Such work exposed me to a lot of critical thinking, a different set of people, everything will not anymore
budgeting, planning, creating, hiring, and managing be a surprise.
issues and concerns in the media industry. I held
Fund Development and Donor Relations: Our unit
several responsibilities for national television for the
handles the fundraising drive for the University. In our
same company at the same time, which earned me the
six years of existence, our major accomplishments
skill of multi-tasking.
include the establishment of three high-rise buildings,
When I shifted to become a university instructor, I construction of a fountain of unity and scholar statue,
learned to be flexible in teaching students whose and the establishment of seven trust funds for the
comprehension levels are varied. This skill was advocacies of the University.
improved even when I was appointed to be the
university’s Marketing Officer, and now Assistant Crisis Management: I had been literally eating bomb
Director of our unit – Philanthropic, External, and threats for breakfast, lunch, and dinner on my second
Alumni Relations. I got to work well and efficiently with year working in the external relations. Good thing that
people I barely knew. I invested my trust and I have been exposed to seminars that touched on crisis
confidence in them as we became a team. I respect management. After some sleuthing job, we were able
their opinions and as their leader, I make sure that to trace the identity of one of the suspects, thus,
everybody’s listened to, and that as we reach for a putting an end to the three-day crisis which put
consensus, we also think about possible compromises everyone in the organisation tense. I led the team
to be sensitive about the group’s diversity. coordinating with the media as well as managed the
presence of the authority in the area. As they say,
I possess some desirable skills that would be an asset there is no better training than experiencing it first-
should I be elected. These are marketing and hand.
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HYACINTH BANGERO
V Y P PP M
Positions held within a Member Organisation, WAGGGS, and professional, NGO or business appointments within
the last ten years.
World Member, World Thinking Day Co-Creation Team 2020
Association of Member, Young Women Speakers Pool 2016-2018
Girl Guides and Volunteer, TheGoals.Org Pilot
Girl Scouts
Member Member-at-Large, Girl Scouts of the Philippines Central Board 2018-current
Organisation Vice Chairperson, National Communications Committee 2018-current
Member, National Training Committee 2015-current
Over-all Chairman on Steering Committee, Regional Senior & Cadet Conference
2014
Girl Representative to the Central Board of the Visayas Region, Girl Scouts of the
Philippines 2009-2012
Girl Representative of Iloilo Girl Scout Council, Council Board 2009-2012
Chairman, Senior Planning Board of Iloilo Girl Scout Council 2009-2010
Other voluntary Proponent, A Disaster Survival Kit Campaign 2015
positions Volunteer Video Journalist, Typhoon Haiyan Story Hub in the Visayas 2013
Volunteer Reporter, The Vote 2013: An Election Coverage in the Philippines 2013
Professional/ Vice Chairperson, Media and Publicity Committee, Catholic Educational Association
NGO/business of the Philippines National Convention 2019
appointments Team Leader, Internal Quality Auditor of the University of San Agustin 2019
Chairperson, Institutional Marketing and Promotions Committee 2019
Member, Municipal Tourism, Culture and Arts Council of Barotac Viejo, Iloilo,
Philippines 2019
Member, Institutional Marketing and Promotions Committee 2018
Adviser, Augustinian Communicators Guild 2016
Instructor, Journ Academy 2016
Member, The Outstanding Students of the Philippines Alumni Community 2014
Chairperson, Communication Student Council of West Visayas State University
2013-2014
Member, Ayala Young Leaders Alumni Association 2013
8HYACINTH BANGERO
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Participation in relevant events within the last six years.
World Member, World Thinking Day Co-Creation Team Meeting 2019
Association of Young Adult Delegate, 36th World Conference 2017
Girl Guides and
Girl Scouts
Member Facilitator, National Troop Leaders Forum 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Organisation Facilitator, National Technical Assistants Training 2019
Resource Person, Citizen Journalism and News Literacy Workshop 2019
Facilitator, 22nd National Trainers Conference 2019
Guest Speaker, Opening Ceremony of the Visayas Regional Junior, Senior and
Cadet Camp 2018
Speaker, 2nd Girl Scouts of the Philippines National Gathering of Girl
Representatives 2017
Peer Educator, Workshop Seminar on Free Being Me Program for Senior/Cadet
Girl Scouts 2016
Assistant Coordinator, Regional Senior and Cadet Conference 2016
Resource Person, Leadership Development 2016
75 National Young Achievers Awardee of the Girl Scouts of the Philippines 2015
Resource Person, Gender and Sexuality – Regional Senior and Cadet Conference
2015
Other relevant Participant, EduTech Asia 2019
national, regional Participant, PACE Communication and Media Studies Conference 2019
or global events Resource Person, Workshop on the Effective Communication 2019
Attendee, Public Relations Asia 2018
Trainee, Internal Audit Training on ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System
2018
Resource Speaker, The Leadership Communities Advocacy talk – Project Ideation
and Management Workshop 2017, 2018
Participant, Internet and Social Media Marketing Workshop 2017
Reactor, Marshall McLuhan Forum Series on Responsible Mass Media 2016
Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines Formation Program 2014
9AMAL BENISSA
Member Organisation Boy Scouts and Girl Guides of Libya
Nominated by Boy Scouts and Girl Guides of Libya
Age Group 50-60
Languages Spoken Mother Tongue Arabic, Intermediate
English
P M
Why would you like to become a member of the World Board, and how do you feel you can
contribute to the work of WAGGGS?
I joined the Girl Guides movement when I was seven years old and I grew up to become a
leader first and WAGGGS honorary associate later. One of my most important achievements
was that I was one of the leaders who created the ranger guides branch in my organisation and modified
the constitution so that girl guides had their own positions. I believe in the success which impacted
myself and all girl guides because of WAGGGS programs, activities and initiatives that push girls forward
with a positive impact on their life through the skills and abilities they learn.
The principles of the Girl Guides movement can lead to a good citizenship in a good environment
through the following:
Non-formal education which responds to the needs of girls and young women in society.
Girl Guides movement experience provides opportunities for girls and young women to join in
activities appropriate for each stage of age that can be adapted to individual needs.
The educational program addresses all areas of personal development and the well-being of the
person (spiritual, social, emotional, physical and intellectual) in a balanced and flexible manner, and
gives priority to developing relevant life skills reflected on girls and young women, family and
community.
Girl Guides experience is flexible and can be adapted for girls and young women from different
backgrounds and needs, providing a safe environment for girls and young women affiliated with the
movement.
The experience with WAGGGS enables young women to protect their rights and create a safe and
respectful space, providing a space to practice leadership principles and a deeper exploration of
values that broaden the awareness of personal identities and values.
Through my personal experience I am looking forward to work and contribute with WAGGGS teams with
different specializations, and to be an expert in training as trainer in leadership and strategic planning.
I have good knowledge about some aspects such as working in diverse environments and communication
with others easily.
WAGGGS has a good impact in all aspects and I want to be one of WAGGGS teams to exchange my
experience with others, do my role in a pleasant environment and work with a flexible,
open-minded and adaptable team.
10AMAL BENISSA
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Leaders...
Treat themselves kindly
I established a merged group many years ago for blind girls (special needs) with normal girl guides
their ages 15-18 years old).
I found that both normal girl guides and guides with special needs worked together without any barriers
and treat themselves kindly.
Work with others to create spaces where everyone can fully participate
When we share our activities (such as awareness campaigns, fun activities for
families ...etc. ) with some organisations, schools, or universities, we find that these
organisations and young women, who belong to it, want to have a strong
relationship with the Girl Guides movement and make future plans to implement such
programs and activities together.
Adapt their behaviour to the context Challenge gender
expectations
We must work hard to integrate ourselves and
others by using all facilities and tools to adapt
their behaviour to the context
New members of the committee at the This happens in any
national, regional and global levels. environment consisting of
New girl guides / scouts and brownies. both genders and the girls
When we target any segment of society to have a passion to be
work with it. successful, this happens in
Others. firms and organisations.
To start with, we must consider these people by
preparing and introducing them to the code of
conduct, explain to them the basics of the work
and deal with them carefully until they are
integrated into the context.
Challenge themselves to understand and take into account different perspectives
Young leaders, when they begin their leadership roles, find that they are trying to get more
information about their roles and challenge themselves to all the difficulties they face by
trying to prepare distinct projects with content that meets the requirements in a short time.
11AMAL BENISSA
Innovate to create positive impact Make choices rooted in their values
Girl guides leaders should have the
capabilities to innovate and to create
positive impact which will reflect on the
persons and communities, this will be When girl guides leaders and young
particularly in the activities with the girls during their participation in
community institutions to create a world and regional events such as
positive impact, which will be reflected in camps and conferences I noticed
the name of the movement and image that their activities and decisions all
and the increase in membership, as well the time taken related to their
as obtaining more material and moral values.
support, especially in humanitarian
initiatives, charitable activities,
educational activities and campaigns.
Seek the information they need to understand the full picture
I encountered this when the "Parents' of Guides" want to have all the information about the Girl
Guides movement or when someone wants to do research on the Girl Guide movement at the same
time, they have no idea about the movement. I had to try to do the following to help them understand
the full picture:
find all the information he or she needs .
try to make a plan to visit the headquarters.
meet some of the leaders from different branches .
give them books or newsletters about the guiding movement.
Learn from their
own feelings and experiences
Empower any and every girl to practise leadership
We should learn from the adult
feelings and experiences in learning Leaders should enable girl guides and young
and send WAGGGS messages to the leaders to exercise leadership by encouraging
others them to participate in various sessions, training
Experts in various fields sessions and training activities and trying to
Girl guide leaders , experts in give them the opportunity to conduct
various fields such as Governance, researches as well as gain experience by
planning , whose membership ends training themselves during the work assigned to
in committees at various levels them.
Fellowship leaders
12AMAL BENISSA
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Based on my experience with the Girl Guides The skills and experience within and/or outside the
movement and as a civil engineer, I try hard to Girl Guiding/Girl Scouting movement are as
perform my role based on the mission and goals of follows:
the Girl Guiding Movement, and I can do the Governance/Constitutions (experience): I am a
following: member of the committee to study and improve
Working in a diverse environment the constitution of Boy Scouts and Girl Guides
Plan and prepare plans for various activities of Libya 2017.
Preparing and arranging agreements and Financial management, accounting and/or risk
contracts between the various parties. management (knowledge): I prepare many times
the financial studies of many of girl guides
Determine the needs of some tasks. activities such as camps and training courses
Using the Internet and program applications to and also in my work I made the financial studies
conduct research. of many projects.
Reflect my experience (as engineer and mentor Research and Development (knowledge &
guide) working with WAGGGS teams to share experience): Most of my work done based on
the success of WAGGGS goals, this will be research in certain issues and preparing request
done during this course. of proposals of many projects.
Gain more skills and exchange experiences with Data Analysis/Monitoring & Evaluation
my colleagues (knowledge & experience)
I have the ability to achieve WAGGGS goals Fund development and Donor relations
such as: (experience)
Plan and make plans for different External Relations/Government Relations
activities and programs (experience)
Analyse and interpret information Influencing skills and advocacy (experience)
Learn from others without restrictions Human Resources Management - staff and/
and be flexible or volunteers (experience)
Cooperate with anyone who needs help
and support.
Respond to difficult situations
Seek to learn from various
opportunities.
I have the ability to change my mind to
get more benefits for WAGGGS and the
Girl Guide movement.
13AMAL BENISSA
V Y P PP M
Positions held within a Member Organisation, WAGGGS, and professional, NGO or business appointments within
the last ten years.
World Honorary Associate Member 2007-current
Association of
Girl Guides and
Girl Scouts
Member Leader of Ranger Guide group
Organisation International Commissioner of Girl Guides of Libya 2001-2014
Other voluntary Volunteer evaluator of the constitution of Arabic organisation
positions Member of capacity assessment and Evaluation for WAGGGS organisations of Arabic
region (CAT – Mentor)
Professional/ Head of contracts and planning department of ECOU (Engineering consultant Office
NGO/business For Utilities) 2012-2020
appointments AECOM (an American multinational engineering firm ) Libya Employee -Technical Staff
2008-2011
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Participation in relevant events within the last six years.
World CAT Mentors -2019 (capacity assessment and Evaluation for WAGGGS organisations)
Association of 35th World conference in Hong Kong, 2014
Girl Guides and
Girl Scouts
Member Administration leader in a leadership training study in Tripoli 2019
Organisation Participated in the first meeting of leaders of ranger guides branch of Libya - in
Benghazi 2019 – educational program of the Branch
Assistant leader at a training study for leadership in Tripoli 2015
Many activities with my ranger group see the page on Facebook https://
www.facebook.com/pg/girlguidesoftripoli/about/?ref=page_internal
Other relevant 22th Arab Regional Conference for Girl Guides , Tunisia -2019
national, Member of many national committees
regional or Preparing the design criteria of infrastructure projects
global events Standard Specification For drinking water No. 82
Design of many structure and infrastructure projects in Libya
14FIONA BRADLEY
Member Organisation GirlGuiding New Zealand
Nominated by GirlGuiding New Zealand
Age Group 30-40
Languages Spoken Mother Tongue English, Basic Te Reo
Maori
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Why would you like to become a member of the World Board, and how do you feel you
can contribute to the work of WAGGGS?
Girl Guide / Girl Scout values are built into the very nature of who I am.
A desire to give back and reflective continuous learning are key values which have been
instilled in me throughout my involvement with the movement.
I have been a member of GirlGuiding New Zealand since age 5. I have participated at many different
levels within the organisation, including as a member of the National Board for six years.
My professional background, as a Pharmacist, will bring a wealth of scientific skills and approach to the
work of the World Board. I can think through and analyse different options to challenges. I actively listen,
can contribute ideas and information and lead discussions when needed. I can see the big picture, and the
smaller steps needed to reach the best solutions.
I have held roles and responsibilities within the movement at local, national and international levels.
Through my involvement with WAGGGS, particularly as vice-chair of the Governance Committee over
this past triennium, I have gained exposure to and an understanding of WAGGGS’ strategies and
priorities.
As a member of the World Board, I will draw on my leadership, governance and interpersonal skills. I can
work independently and in teams, ensuring others views are heard and considered. I will bring valuable
perspective and skills to the strategic management of our organisation and movement.
I want to see all girls feel empowered and have access to opportunities to grow and develop their
leadership skills and, through this, impact their communities.
My experience demonstrates that I bring excellent communication skills and have the ability to achieve
results through working together with other people.
I am a critical thinker, positive contributor and courageous enough to have the difficult conversations as
we guide, strengthen and shape our direction as an organisation over the coming years.
15FIONA BRADLEY
H PM
Leaders... Treat themselves kindly
I had a conversation with my employer to reduce my hours so that I had a free morning in my
schedule. I wanted to make this change to prioritize myself. This has allowed me to be more
flexible with my time during the week, to give sufficient time to my passions, commitments and self
care. I manage my time to keep time for the things I enjoy such as: walking my dogs along the river
by my house, baking and cooking, a dinner coffee or movie out with friends and weekends away to
visit family.
Work with others to create spaces where everyone can fully participate
In 2019, our local Rangers (teenagers) ran a bi- annual event for Pippins called Big
Sister Little Sister. I facilitate planning by supporting the Rangers to share their ideas,
listen to each other’s ideas, reach mutual agreement and work together as a team.
The Rangers brainstorm, negotiate and agree the theme and activities. They each take
responsibility for organising an activity, they buy the supplies they need, on the day
they run their activity. The Rangers develop their leadership skills and run an amazing
event!
Adapt their behaviour to the context
Through my work life as a Challenge gender expectations
Pharmacist, every day presents
different challenges which I must Female Pharmacists make up 65% of the
think objectively about and find solutions workforce in New Zealand. Despite their
for. I communicate with a wide range of being a large number of us, everyday
patients with different age, health literacy working as a Pharmacist I face gender
and cultural needs. I have to take all this discrimination. Patients will come in, they
into account in my communication and will look over my shoulder and ask to speak
problem solving approach. I ask to the pharmacist. If there are male staff
questions to gather information, assess they will say can I speak to him, the
the information they share and check my pharmacist please. I have to be brave and
understanding back with them. I offer proudly say I am the Pharmacist. I listen and
solutions which are appropriate and help the patient with their health needs. I
effective for their symptoms. I am challenging and changing the
provide simple information and public perception around the gender
advice without medical jargon. of Pharmacists.
Challenge themselves to understand and take into account different perspectives
I live in Manawatū, which is one of the most culturally diverse regions in New Zealand. More than
130 different ethnic communities from all over the world choose to live here.
I interact with many of these communities through my work as a pharmacist and in my volunteering
life. I supported three refugee girls from Bhutan to come and join with our Ranger unit activities.
Through interacting with them, I listened to their stories. I was able to challenge stereotypes and
generalisations about refugees with my friends, family and colleagues.
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Innovate to create positive impact Make choices rooted in their values
Through a local Community Pharmacy With a deep passion for the work we do
Group, I am developing a project for for girls and the strategic understanding
Pharmacists to provide funded eye of the need for fund development, I
treatment to children who meet clinical have been involved with the GirlGuiding
criteria. I shared my idea and was New Zealand Foundation Fund Development
encouraged to meet with a local funder Task Group over the last two years.
who has committed funds for a six- I bring the perspective of a younger potential
month pilot. I am now working with a donor and knowledge of current activities and
range of people to draw up a project experiences of girls. I have provided strategic
plan, service specifications, contract and advice and ideas for fund development
payment arrangements and communicate projects. When I speak to different groups
to local schools and health providers. and individuals I share positively my own
This project has the potential to benefit experiences from my guiding journey
children in my local area and improve and the experiences I am providing to
their access to funded healthcare. the girls I work with.
Seek the information they need to understand the full picture
As a National Executive member for the Pharmaceutical Society of New Zealand I was asked the
question ‘what do Young Pharmacists want’. With 45% of the Pharmacy Profession as Young
Pharmacists, I led a consultation process to gather information about the challenges they face and their
potential solutions. I created and advertised a survey through many avenues to ensure everyone had the
chance to have their say. On analyzing the results, I had to keep an open mind and ensure I
remained objective of the task. From the results, I created ten action statements as steps towards
sustainable change.
Learn from their
own feelings and experiences Empower any and every girl to practise leadership
As a Pharmacist, through my working I created and coordinated a Young Leader
environment I am an Intern conference stream alongside an already
Pharmacist mentor. I support the Intern in established annual leaders conference. For
their development, suggest areas of two years, this provided an opportunity for
improvement and evaluate their progress. selected young leaders from throughout New
Through the conversations we have, I have Zealand to come together for a weekend.
had to encourage the Intern to open up Through sessions designed just for them they
further to fully express their challenges and became inspired about leadership, WAGGGS
needs. I listened openly and I was open projects, social change and making a
minded to what was shared and what the difference. They received support to develop
different solutions and approaches could and implement their own action back in their
be. I responded to how they were feeling local area. After the conference, I followed up
and what they were experiencing and with them quarterly to see their progress and
together we agreed on the course provide ongoing support, information
of action to take forward. and challenge them to keep driving their
ideas forward.
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K XP
My experience detailed below shows I understand Young Pharmacist National Consultation -
the need for collective decision making, I am an Captured young Pharmacists views and opinions.
independent and critical thinker, supportive of those Chaired Steering Group to coordinate the
I am working with, passionate and positive about the process. Analysed results and prepared
work I undertake and I think strategically about the recommendations for action.
decisions we need to make.
GirlGuiding New Zealand National Board 2011 –
WAGGGS Governance Committee Vice Chair 2018 2018
– current Leader representative.
Projects included: Being under 30 years during my term, gave me
Reviewing and recommending options for World experience of young women participation in
Board election voting procedures Boards.
Writing terms of reference for procedural teams, Brought advocacy and diversity focus to Board
Rules of Procedure for Regional and World discussions.
Conferences, induction training.
Selection process for World Conference Clinical Council July 2017 – current
Procedural Coordinator and team members. The local Hospital Board provides services in our
community to a population of 180, 000 people.
The council has 12 clinician representatives from
WAGGGS Capacity Building Lead: Governance
across health professions. We provide an
2019-current
independent strategic clinical perspective.
Responsibilities included:
Recruited and managed a dynamic team of
Local Community Pharmacy Group Board 2014 -
skilled individuals who are assigned tasks to
2018
deliver tailored support virtually to MOs.
We represent 50 community pharmacies for our
Created induction materials and developed
population of 180, 000 people. We develop
resource tools. contracts for projects that local pharmacies deliver.
Participated in group calls with other work area Responsibilities included:
leads, MOs and staff support. Constitutional review to ensure the rules
reflected our needs, providing flexibility but
Key skills demonstrated: strategic thinking, protection.
proactively shaping the future of WAGGGS, Working group to prepare strategic plan.
understanding of WAGGGS and regional context,
inclusive and embrace diversity, work effectively as
volunteer and staff team, work in global and multi- Key skills demonstrated: strategic planning,
cultural context, use of communication technology financial management, legal duties of a board
platforms. member, stakeholder management, collaboration,
analyse and interpreting information,
communication skills, working with different age
Pharmaceutical Society of NZ National Executive groups, representing and expressing different
2017- 2019 opinions.
Inaugural Young Pharmacist co-opted member
Projects included: Through my Governance experiences I have had to:
Developed 7-year Strategic Plan with Chief Read legal opinions and documents on a wide
Executive and Chair variety of matters, make decisions and
Memorandum of Understanding with external understand the implications. For example:
Young Pharmacist Group property, voting rights, structure of organisation.
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K XP ( )
Read and approve policies (have also supported Asia Pacific Regional Conference 2019 – Procedural
policy/procedure development) Team Coordinator
Approve new organisational structure, processes Led the presentation of motions and bids
and reporting lines. session and co-chaired voting session
Active participation in discussions about risks Supported participants to understand the voting
facing the organisation. Review the risk register process, how they could provide motions and
ratings and strategies to minimise these. Ensure have their say
we are taking the necessary steps to manage Reviewed motions received, lead discussions
risk. with proposers, listened to ideas and suggested
Critically assess data and information (such as changes
member survey results, results from exit surveys,
results from member participation at Skills: listening and learning from others,
conferences and events and services or support constructively challenge, appreciate diverse points
members need). Use this to inform and influence of view, ability to work in a global and multi-
the future work plan, service offering and to cultural context, collaborative approach.
ensure a quality experience for members.
Understand and interpret financial information
reporting and budget development and GGNZ Girl Programme Development Steering
management Use this to inform the direction the Group 2010- 2011
organisation should take for the best use of Created an achievement wheel with the aims of
resources. programme across all the sections.
Consider fund development opportunities and This provided the building blocks for programme
build strategic relationships with external review and new programme design.
stakeholders. For example:
1. Developed partnership with Sophie Skills: understanding leadership model and educational
Elliott Foundation. An organisation methodology, big picture thinking.
addressing emotional and dating violence
through education. We ran a creative
I have positively and professionally represented
challenge for girl members to express
WAGGGS and GGNZ on the global stage at the
what a healthy relationship means to
2015 Commonwealth Youth Forum, 2013 and 2011
them.
United Nations Commission on the Status of
2. Promoted Pharmacy services within the Women. Through these experiences I directly
school environment. Gained permission engaged with decision makers, shared the challenges
from the school leaders. Worked with a and opportunities facing girls and young around the
health promoter to engage using youth world and contributed to policy making.
friendly messages.
I am flexible and willing to commit the time required
to undertake the role.
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V Y P PP M
Positions held within a Member Organisation, WAGGGS, and professional, NGO or business appointments within
the last ten years.
World Capacity Building Expert Lead: Governance 2019-current
Association of Governance Committee Vice Chair 2018-current
Girl Guides and Advocacy Task Group (Working group of the World Board Global Engagement Group)
Girl Scouts 2015
WAGGGS Facilitator ACTIVATE training event (Sangam) 2013
Member National Awards Portfolio Holder 2018-current
Organisation Mentor 2016-current
Outdoor assessor 2016-current
Ranger Unit Team Leader 2010-current
Trainer 2010-current
Foundation Fund Development Task Group 2018-2019
Standing Committee Member 2012-2018
National Forum Member 2012-2018
National Board Member 2011-2018
National Awards committee member 2016-2017
Voices against Violence curriculum coordinator 2015-2017
National Advocacy Portfolio Holder 2014-2015
Regional Learning and Development Coordinator 2013-2015
Regional Management Team member 2013-2015
National Conference Young Leader stream coordinator 2012-2013
Other voluntary Manawatu Jaycee Travelling Trust, selection panel member 2017- current Manawatu
positions Zonta club member 2016-current
Asia Pacific Regional Conference, Procedural Team Coordinator, Taiwan August 2019
Professional/ Pharmacy Council of NZ Assessor 2017-current
NGO/business MidCentral District Health Board Clinical Council 2017-current
appointments Pharmacist -Team Leader / Specialist Clinical Services 2016-current
National Executive member Pharmaceutical Society of New Zealand 2017-2019
MidCentral Community Pharmacy Group Board 2014-2018
P P V
Participation in relevant events within the last six years.
World Association Virtual participation in Facilitators for Stop the Violence campaign and Voices against
of Girl Guides and Violence curriculum training redesign, 2019
Girl Scouts WAGGGS World Board, Committees and Working Groups Triennium Induction, 2018
GGNZ Young Leader Delegate 35th World Conference Hong Kong 2014
Member Regional Big Sister Little Sister event, 2017 & 2019
Organisation Free Being Me –National Facilitators training and planning workshop, 2017
Colour Your World - National Trainers Workshop, 2016
National Young Leader events, trainer and coordinator, 2012-2016
Queens Guide Retreat weekend event, trainer and coordinator, 2012-2014
National Ranger Events: Adventure Team Leader – 2012 & 2014
Other relevant Asia Pacific Regional Conference, Procedural Team Coordinator 2019
national, regional Olave Baden-Powel Society (OB-PS) Supporters Event – Western Australia 2018
or global events Pharmaceutical Society of Australia Conference 2017, 2018, 2019
Commonwealth Youth Forum – Youth Delegate, Malta 2015
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Member Organisation Girl Guides Australia
Nominated by Girl Guides Australia
Age Group 30-40
Languages Spoken English as mother tongue, basic Italian.
P M
Why would you like to become a member of the World Board, and how do you feel you
can contribute to the work of WAGGGS?
I strongly believe that it is important to have a World Board that is strategic,
collaborative and engaged in transparent communication with Member Organisations so that the
Movement can work as one towards Compass 2032.
I consider that I have the experience, mindsets, skills and vision to make a significant contribution
to the work of a World Board that is focused on strategy and collaboration.
I have been involved with WAGGGS work and projects since 2017, including as a World
Conference delegate, Capacity Building Volunteer, Growth and Retention Strategies Working
Group member and Global Girl Research Advisory Group member. I have a thorough
understanding of the WAGGGS vision, strategy and ways of working. I know the importance of
clear communication and ensuring that all stakeholders have their voices heard.
I have a particular interest in governance and legal issues, as well as policy development. I am into
my fifth year of involvement with the Girl Guides Australia Board, currently as Assistant Chief
Commissioner - International. My focus is on collaborative and strategic decision-making based
on data and evidence.
I am flexible and innovative, with a proven record of reliability. I am directly connected with girls
and young women in Australia as a Unit Leader and appreciate understanding their issues and
priorities.
I believe each World Board member has a responsibility to look wider than her own experiences in
order to provide a voice for all Member Organisations. I seek to become a World Board member
to contribute to the ongoing growth and the strengthening of the Movement in order to positively
impact the lives of girls and young women.
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H PM
Leaders... Treat themselves kindly
When a challenging situation arose during a court trial at work, I focused on making my self-talk
positive. I pretended that I was giving advice to a friend in a similar situation and thought about
what I would say to them. As a result, I found I was far more encouraging and focused on looking
to the future, rather than being critical and dwelling on the past difficulties. I was able to see the
positive impact it had on my team when we emphasised moving forward and learning from
challenges, instead of focusing on the negatives.
Work with others to create spaces where everyone can fully participate
When I facilitated a session at the Asia-Pacific Regional Conference about Child Safe
Organisations, I made sure that each table in the session had its own facilitator. This
meant that the discussions could occur at the right pace and level for the people on
each table. Each group worked quite differently and were able to cover topics that
were relevant to the particular participants, and at a speed that was appropriate for
them. Because individual voices can get lost in large groups, I think it is important to
find a way for everyone to be included and heard.
Adapt their behaviour to the context
I am committed to collaborative and Challenge gender expectations
inclusive communication because I
In our Girl Guide Unit, we are focused on
believe that provides the best and
ensuring that the girls have every
most lasting outcomes. However, my
opportunity to try any activity that
work as a lawyer is primarily in
interests them. We identify when they
commercial litigation, which means that I
might feel constrained by traditional
have had to learn, when necessary, to
expectations of what girls should do, and we
adopt an adversarial approach during a
make sure that this does not limit their
dispute or trial. In the course of each day
experiences or goals. Part of this ongoing
I will fluidly adapt my communication to a
conversation is also about the harm of
range of audiences and in a variety of
gender expectations on boys and men,
contexts. Wherever possible, even
particularly in terms of emotional
during litigation, I seek to find common
development. We encourage the girls
ground and take into account a
to critically reflect on what they see
variety of different perspectives in
in their own lives, at home and
order to achieve positive outcomes.
at school.
Challenge themselves to understand and take into account different perspectives
In 2018 I sought an opportunity to spend 3 months working for an Indigenous organisation in the
remote north-west of Western Australia. This provided daily insights into the lives of Indigenous
youths and families who had very different languages, experiences, perspectives and expectations. I
focused on listening and learning, through asking questions and seeking out information, in
order to be able to contribute in a meaningful way. It was a powerful learning experience to be in a
situation where I was very much the outsider. It has profoundly shaped my understanding of
Indigenous culture and my view of Australian history.
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Innovate to create positive impact
Make choices rooted in their values
The issue: after each Girl Guides Australia My choice to nominate for a
Board meeting, Board members had position on the World Board has
different interpretations about what they could been shaped by the strength of the
communicate back to their State organisations. values I have gained from Girl
It wasn’t clear to them what was confidential, Guiding. For me, it is about seeking
and what could be shared. out new challenges, identifying
The innovative solution: I took responsibility where I can make a positive
for producing a short slide pack at the end of difference and having the courage
each Board meeting outlining the key decisions to reach for goals that stretch me
made, so that Board members could take it and allow me to grow. I have
back to their State organisations. This provided always valued commitment and
consistent messaging across Australia and dedication, as well as striving to
clarity for Board members. It also provided contribute to the best of my
greater transparency and understanding of ability.
the work of the Girl Guides Australia
Board.
Seek the information they need to understand the full picture
I volunteered with the Humanitarian Group and conducted many interviews with refugees to gather
information to support their visa applications. This sometimes involved working through translators,
and I found it important to always check carefully that I had fully understood their story. I know from my
exchange in Italy that it is easy for confusion to arise on both sides when working in a language that is
new. It also required me to research beforehand about the historical events which caused the
individual to seek refuge in Australia so that I could properly communicate their story in the visa
application.
Learn from their
own feelings and experiences Empower any and every girl to practise leadership
My three months as a volunteer at
Our Chalet in 2009 opened my eyes As I write this, I am visiting Pax Lodge and
to what WAGGGS could offer by way of Our Chalet with my Unit of teenage
personal development in a way that was Australian Girl Guides. From our very first
much more than simply being a leader with discussion about this adventure, I have
a Girl Guide Unit. I used that experience to ensured the focus has been on the Girl
connect with young women in Australia Guides developing and leading their own
through my roles as Assistant Chief preparation and decision-making in order to
Commissioner and National Olave Program truly own their journey. Leadership has
Manager to encourage them to ‘look wider’ looked different for each girl based on her
in terms of their future in Girl Guiding. I abilities and past experiences, but each girl
had learned there was so much more to has moved out of her comfort zone to
Girl Guiding and worked to encourage turn the dream into a reality.
others to experience that for
themselves.
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K XP
I have the skills and experience required for the I have experience of different ways of working with
World Board as a result of my roles and staff and volunteers in WAGGGS and understand
responsibilities in Guiding and my professional work the vital importance of transparent communication
as a lawyer. and engagement with Member Organisations and
other key stakeholders.
But equally important are the attitudes and mindsets
which I have developed through my experiences – I Legal experience
am inquisitive, collaborative, solutions-focused and
strategic. My nine years’ legal experience as a lawyer in
Australia is directly relevant to the UK context. My
Board experience practice has also involved work related to other
jurisdictions including the USA and India, as well as
I am in my fifth year of involvement with the Board pro bono work with refugees and not-for-profit
of Girl Guides Australia, which has developed my organisations in Australia.
strong skills in collaboration and strategic planning.
As the various States of Australia are each separate As a litigation lawyer, a key aspect of my
members of Girl Guides Australia, this role has professional work is critically and strategically
provided experience of managing the interests of analysing information and arguments. I work very
different member organisations in a governance well under pressure, and am competent in managing
capacity. diverse interests and communicating in a clear and
concise manner. I am experienced in constructively
I have focused on policy development on a range of challenging different approaches and considering
topics from advocacy to child safety. As Guiding matters from different points of view. My
within Australia includes six State organisations with professional role also requires significant project
different legislation and requirements, I am management skills as well as risk management.
experienced in tailoring policies to be applicable in
different contexts. Governance and constitutions experience
I have a high level of understanding of the legal As Chair of the Girl Guides Australia Governance
duties, responsibilities and liabilities involved in being Committee, I gained practical experience of
a member of a Board, and have developed my management of governance and constitutional
comprehension of financial management and issues at national level, involving an organisation
budgeting. I have a proven track record in diligently where the members are separate State organisations
attending to board business and engaging with different legal requirements and different
collaboratively and creatively in order to achieve priorities. This developed my understanding of the
strategic outcomes. importance and impact of organisational structure.
WAGGGS experience I also led a review of the Constitution and achieved
various amendments to improve the efficiency and
My involvement with the work of WAGGGS since relevance of Girl Guides Australia. In my current
2017, including as a World Conference delegate, role as WAGGGS Capacity Building Volunteer
Capacity Building Volunteer (Governance), member (Governance), I expect to deepen my understanding
of Growth and Retention Working Group and of governance and constitutional issues relevant to a
member of Global Girl Research Advisory Group, variety of Member Organisations.
means I have deep familiarity with the WAGGGS
leadership model, educational methodology and
Capacity Building Framework.
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