Finny and The 5Ls - Hardcover

Bynum, Rande: - Randell Marie Bynum, LMSWRande, a third-generation Girl Scout, has been the Chief Executive Officer for the Girl Scouts of Nassau County (GSNC) since 2017. Her decades of experience in the nonprofit sector, including her role as Program and Adult Development Director at GSNC early in her career, instilled confidence in her leadership abilities. The Girl Scout Council, under her guidance, serves about 12,000 girls and 5,000 adults.Before her return to GSNC in 2017, Bynum worked as a content designer and editor, collaborating with various organizations, media entities, and corporations. As an independent contractor, she elevated content to meet the target audience's needs best, supporting professional development efforts and ensuring consistency and sustainability. Previously, she served as the Publishing Director of Family and Community Engagement at Scholastic Inc. She was responsible for developing all resources supporting engagement for schools and community organizations, as well as ensuring student achievement and success. Before her work at Scholastic, Rande was the Senior Director, Outreach and Partnerships at Sesame Workshop. Rande managed all engagement activities for Sesame Workshop's Emmy Award-winning Electric Company. This work included community events, partnerships, and the development of literacy materials for children and educators.Rande has 30-plus years of experience working with youth and families in various settings. She also worked at the Girl Scouts of the USA, where she was responsible for implementing The Dove Self-Esteem Fund corporate partnership and developing the Girl Scout/Dove self-esteem program. Rande is the co-author of Dove's "true you!, Sometimes I Feel Ugly and Other Truths About Growing Up" workbook for mothers and daughters. In all her roles, Rande has authored educational content for children, parents, practitioners, and educators.Rande received a Master of Social Work with a program planning, administration, and research concentration from Stony Brook University and holds a B.A. from Binghamton University.She has a dog named Brownie who is super excited about Finny's adventures.