Guerra recipient of the 'World of the Future' award
Phoenix, AZ, October 20, 2006--Ms. MaryAnn Guerra, Chief Operating Officer of the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), is being honored by the Girl Scouts - Arizona Cactus-Pine Council as a 2006 Woman of Distinction.
The Girl Scouts - Arizona Cactus-Pine Council annually recognizes Arizona women who are role models for girls by living by the Girl Scout Promise and Girl Scout Law. Awards in six categories reflect facets of their lives that positively impact girls of today and tomorrow. Chosen for their exceptional community service and leadership, these women and girls are pinnacles in their professions and in their communities as they represent the highest ideals in Girl Scouting.
Ms. Guerra will receive the World of the Future Award, given to women who are committed to the advancement of the rapidly changing worlds of business, math, science and technology.
"I truly believe that Girl Scouting, especially in today's world, provides extraordinary opportunities for young women," said Ms. Guerra. "Being a Girl Scout allowed me to try new activities and learn things I wouldn't have thought of and to earn recognition for my achievements. Girl Scouting allows you to excel in areas of strength both as an individual and as a team player. These values are fundamental building blocks that allow young women to leverage their talents and achieve their goals."
Ms. Guerra was nominated for the award because of her many contributions to the Arizona community through her work at TGen.
"MaryAnn demonstrates daily what it means to be a Girl Scout," said Denise D. Resnik, president of Denise Resnik & Associates and co-founder/board chairman of the Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center, who nominated Ms. Guerra for the award. "She is a visionary leader and boldly spearheads the most ambitious endeavors as well as rolls up her sleeves to be an active team member, a supportive mentor and a trusted friend. She approaches her work with great tenacity, urgency and dedication, and is pivotal in advancing scientific discoveries and medicine that will some day impact us all."
Ms. Guerra will accept the award at a ceremony on December 9th at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort and Spa. Visit www.girlscoutsaz.org for event details. Tickets are $60 each.
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About TGen
The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), a non-profit
501(c)(3) organization, is focused on developing earlier
diagnostics and smarter treatments. Translational genomics research
is a relatively new field employing innovative advances arising
from the Human Genome Project and applying them to the development
of diagnostics, prognostics and therapies for cancer, neurological
disorders, diabetes and other complex diseases. TGen's research is
based on personalized medicine and the institute plans to
accomplish its goals through robust and disease-focused
research.
About Arizona Cactus-Pine Council
Arizona Cactus-Pine Council offers more than traditional Girl
Scouting - it shapes the future of Arizona with innovative and
locally-focused programs. Outreach programs - for female offenders
and their daughters through Girl Scouts Beyond Bars, Baby Camp for
teen moms and their babies, We Believe in Girls for girls in
economically-challenged or high-risk neighborhoods and homeless
shelters, and First Saturdays for at-risk girls living in
economically depressed neighborhoods, and our newest program STUDIO
2B, A Girl Scout program girls can relate to; a program For girls -
By girls. Are just a sampling of how we provide programs to girls
in Arizona, far beyond the traditional cookies and camping of
yesteryear. Our goal is to bring Girl Scout programs to Every Girl,
Everywhere.
About Girl Scouts
The purpose of Girl Scouting is to inspire girls with the highest
ideals of character, conduct, patriotism, and service that they may
become happy and resourceful citizens. Girl Scouts is the
preeminent organization for girls with more than 3.8 million girl
and adult members.
Media Contacts:
Amy Erickson, TGen
(602) 343-8522
Rachel Seward, Girl Scouts
(602) 253-6359 x1209
