Staff Directory
Council Leadership
Ana Simpson
Ana Simpson is CEO of Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast (GSWISE), which serves more than 17,500 girl and adult members.
Most recently, Ana Simpson served as part of the senior leadership team at Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) as the Director of Community and Economic Development. Prior to joining WHEDA, Ana had nearly 30 years of career experience in retail, business and corporate banking, insurance, and non-profit management.
Throughout her career, she has served on numerous boards and community associations focused on expanding business development, entrepreneurship, and wealth-building opportunities for marginalized and diverse communities. Leadership roles include board positions for organizations like Family Services of Waukesha, La Casa de Esperanza, La Familia de Arte, and Tempo (where she currently serves as the Vice Chair and sits on the membership committee). She was also appointed by the Governor to sit on the Governor’s Council on Financial Literacy and Capability and taught finance classes through WWBIC.
Ana has received numerous awards and honors, including the TEMPO Mentor Award, Madison 365 WI Most Influential Leaders, Emerging Leader of Waukesha award, and Non-Profit Partner of the Year by the Veterans Chamber of Commerce while leading VBOC at WWBIC.
Nicole Best
Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast Board Chair, Nicole Best, is a shareholder and key member of the Executive Leadership Team at Heartland Advisors, Inc., where her primary responsibilities include implementing, managing, and controlling all financial-related activities for the investment advisor and mutual funds. Her duties also include oversight of human resources, information technology, client service, and operational functions. Nicole is a Certified Public Accountant and member of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and Wisconsin Institute of CPAs (WICPA), and an active participant on the Heartland Funds board and Audit Committee. Nicole is a Girl Scout Alumna and Lifetime Member. She received her Bachelor of Business Administration from Creighton University and her Master of Science of Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Nicole resides and works in Milwaukee County.
Board
Our board members are talented, committed individuals who know that for each hour they give, they are inspiring Girl Scouts in our community. Their service helps make it possible for Girl Scouts to discover their passions and pursue their dreams.
Officers
Ana Simpson
Chief Executive Officer
Nicole Best
Board Chair
Heartland Advisors, Inc.
Kelly Fortier
First Vice-Chair
Michael Best
Members-at-Large
Theresa Barry
Carroll University (Retired)
Sophia Beaudoin
Girl Board Member
Kischa Buford
City of Racine
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