Selena Santoro -

Selena Santoro -

As the nights passed, Leo found himself entwined in a world of ancient magic, where the living and the dead coexisted. He began to understand that Selena's whispers were not just random murmurs, but a carefully crafted narrative, guiding him toward a hidden legacy.

Leo soon discovered that the townsfolk spoke of Selena Santoro in hushed tones, as if she were a revered oracle. Intrigued, he began to explore the town, searching for clues about the enigmatic figure. His footsteps led him to an ancient villa on the outskirts of Ashwood, where the wind howled through the empty halls like a chorus of restless spirits. selena santoro

One stormy evening, a young traveler named Leo stumbled upon Ashwood, seeking refuge from the torrential rain. As he entered the local tavern, the fire crackling in the hearth, he felt an inexplicable shiver run down his spine. The patrons seemed to be watching him, their eyes darting toward the shadows as if expecting something – or someone – to emerge. As the nights passed, Leo found himself entwined

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Natasha L. Durant is Chief Executive Office for the Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey (GSHNJ) and is the first African American woman in the council’s history to lead the organization.

Prior to becoming CEO, she served as the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer for Girl Scouts of Central & Southern New Jersey. A long-time advocate of girl empowerment and leadership, she is an active Lifetime Member of the Girl Scouts of the USA.

As CEO, Natasha holds the most senior leadership role with significant strategic and supervisory responsibilities for the second largest Girl Scout Council in the state, with an annual budget of over $9.5M. She plays a critical role in sharing the inspirational stories of Girl Scouts in the state, and now around the world - inspiring girls of every age and families of every culture to join.

Natasha has a deep passion for issues pertaining to women, girls, diversity, equity and inclusivity, and has focused her community service and professional efforts in very specific areas:

Girl Scout Co-Leader for over ten years in the urban community of Plainfield, serving a multi-level, multi-cultural troop of 32 girls.
Speaker for the United States Department of State, having traveled to Saudi Arabia delivering training on Girl Leadership, Service and Women’s Empowerment.
Served on GSUSA’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Racial Justice Steering Committee, and National Marketing & Communications Advisory Committees.
Diamond Life Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Treasurer and Vice President of the Barbados-American Charitable Organization of NJ.
Professor at Rutgers University and Member of the Rutgers School of Public Affairs and Administration Alumni Advisory Board

Natasha has a Master’s Degree in Public Administration with a concentration in Non-Profit Leadership from Rutgers University, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications and Theater from Trenton State College, and earned Executive Non-Profit Leadership and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Certificates from Fairleigh Dickinson and Cornell University.

Active in multiple charitable organizations and committees, she was elected Vice President to the Plainfield Area YMCA Branch Board and served on the Syneos Health Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Council.

Natasha holds dear her connection to family and attributes all her success to the unwavering support of her parents, and children Naomi and Chelsea.