Episode 51 No Laughing Matter with Cuba Pete w Kimberly Trueba

About oir guest: Kimberly Trueba's appointment as Chief Executive Officer of the Girl Scouts of

Southern Nevada (GSSNV) in April 2018 marked the beginning of a transformative era. With a

wealth of experience spanning twenty-eight years in real estate development, hospitality design,

business strategy, organizational development, and operations, Trueba possesses a unique blend

of expertise that she generously shares with those around her. Her ability to nurture talent and

foster growth within the Girl Scouts community is unparalleled, inspiring girls and adult

volunteers alike to strive for excellence and unleash their full potential. Before her tenure with

GSSNV, Trueba played a pivotal role in shaping experiential environments within the hospitality,

restaurant, and entertainment sectors as Managing Principal, for an award- winning international

hospitality design firm, TAL Studio and development executive with Forte Specialty Contractors.

As a second-generation design professional, Trueba began her journey at Walt Disney

Imagineering, where she left an indelible mark over a decade by leading iconic projects within the

Walt Disney World Theme Parks and Resorts portfolio. Hailing from Wichita, Kansas, Trueba

earned her degree in Interior Architecture from Kansas State University, where she continues to

be recognized for her outstanding contributions, receiving the Honoree Alumni Award. Actively

engaged in professional networks, she has been a member of the Young President’s Organization

for over a decade, demonstrating her commitment to leadership and mentorship. Trueba's

dedication to service extends beyond her professional endeavors, as evidenced by her

longstanding involvement on various boards, committees and with the Girl Scouts. As a lifetime

member and alumna, she draws upon her formative experiences with the organization to drive

positive change and empowerment for young women. Her commitment to leaving a lasting

legacy of empowerment and opportunity is reflected in her tireless efforts to uplift communities

and create a more equitable and inclusive society for future women. She understands the power

of unity and collaboration in effecting meaningful change and actively seeks out opportunities to

amplify voices that are often marginalized or overlooked. Under Trueba's visionary leadership,

GSSNV reached new heights, marked by the historic receipt of the largest single private property

gift in Girl Scouts of the USA history. The generous donation of 70 acres of property and land from

the Charles and Phyllis M. Frias Charitable Trust, valued at nearly $9 million, enabled GSSNV to

restore local overnight camp opportunities, an essential element of the Girl Scout Leadership

Experience. Trueba's ability to inspire philanthropy and uplift communities creates an enduring

legacy of empowerment and opportunity for generations to come.