Name: The Davidson Distinguished Lecture Series Presents Anna Maria Chávez
Start: 2026-03-26T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-03-26T20:00:00-05:00
Location: Al G Langford Chaparral Center

$The Davidson Distinguished Lecture Series Presents Anna Maria Ch\u00e1vez$

Join us in person for The Davidson Distinguished Lecture Series with the inspiring Anna Maria Chávez!
About this Event

The Davidson Distinguished Lecture Series presents Anna Maria Chávez, Former CEO of Girl Scouts of the USA; transformational leadership expert; one of Fortune’s “50 Greatest Leaders”. The event is FREE; tickets are not required for General Admission seating. Preferred seating is available for Midland College Distinguished Donors and Friends of the Series. Contact the Midland College Foundation, [email protected], (432) 686-4846, for more information about preferred seating opportunities.

Anna Maria Chávez

Fortune magazine named Anna Maria Chávez one of the “World’s 50 Greatest Leaders,” citing her vision and creativity in revitalizing the Girl Scout brand for a new century and transforming it into one of the top 10 most innovative nonprofits in the world.

The first woman of color to lead the iconic Girl Scouts of the USA in their 104-year-old history, Anna Maria Chávez is a renowned leadership expert who harnesses the power of technology and her passion for public service to transform organizations, earning her a place in U.S. News and World Report’s “STEM Leadership Hall of Fame” and on Fast Company’s “Most Creative People in Business” and Fortune’s “Top 50 World Leaders” lists.

Born and raised in rural Arizona to Mexican-American parents who valued education and community, Chavez graduated from Yale University and pursued her law degree at the University of Arizona. She has since been admitted to the Bar of the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona, the Arizona Supreme Court, and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Chávez later served as CEO of the National Council on Aging and Executive Director and CEO of the National School Boards Association. She currently serves as Chief Impact Officer of Encantos, a nonprofit educational “story teaching” platform connecting creators with kids to inspire them to learn 21st-century skills.

Passionate about teaching the value of leadership, teamwork, and the importance of risks and failure, Anna Maria Chávez provides keen insights that inspire organizations to lead authentically, work collaboratively, and make a positive impact on the world.