Girl Scouts of Connecticut: Peggy Jerrell

Peggy Jerrell is the immediate past President of the Board of Directors having served until 2008. She has served in various operational roles ranging from Troop Leader to Gold Award Committee to Service Unit Chair. She is a recipient of the Thanks Badge II, the highest adult recognition in Girl Scouting. She has been recognized by the Association of Volunteer Administrators and the National Women’s Hall of Fame. Peggy also has held leadership positions with Bridges, a mental health agency serving Milford,Orange, and West Haven, as a member of the board and past treasurer. She has served as a leader in her church, with the local food pantry and with Special Olympics.
As a business professional, Peggy has more than twenty years of experience in human resources in banking, education, healthcare, and social services. She is currently the Benefits & Compensation Administrator at Gaylord Hospital. She is a graduate of the Women’s Campaign School at Yale University and is Certified Compensation Professional.
Peggy is married, has three children, six grandchildren, and is a resident of West Haven.