March 27, 2024 (Dallas, TX) – Thear Suzuki, a partner at Global Client Services for Ernst & Young in Dallas, has been named to serve on the newly reorganized National Executive Board for Boy Scouts of America.
Suzuki immigrated to the U.S. largely because of her sponsoring organization, securing her U.S. citizenship with the help of Scouting Exploring Post #111. She was named one of North Texas’ most powerful business leaders, and is a Presidential Leadership Scholar. She also has received the Corporate Excellence in Leadership Award from CEO Magazine.
Suzuki serves on the Board of Directors of the Communities Foundation of Texas as well as the National Asian/Pacific Islander Chamber of Commerce. She also serves as co-chair for the 50/50 Women on Boards DFW Initiative.
Her association with Boy Scouts of America includes serving on the organization’s Human Resources Committee.
“There has never been a more challenging time for youth in America, and I believe a new and revitalized Scouting organization can play a key role in shaping the values and behaviors our youth develop as they grow into adulthood,” Suzuki said. “Texas is fortunate to have strong, thriving Boy Scouts of America Area Councils to help lead the way, and I’m grateful that I can play a role in shaping Scouting’s future on a national level.”
“With an extraordinary new CEO, Roger Krone, over 175,000 girls now enrolled, a comprehensive revision of the Cub Scout program about to be launched, growth in camping nationwide, and a desire by parents for youth programs that enhance a child’s confidence, leadership, lifelong values, and engage the whole family, the BSA is positioned for a very fulfilling and exciting future,” said Suzuki.
Suzuki is one of 47 newly elected members to the recently reorganized BSA National Executive Board.
The new BSA National Executive Board has been reduced from 72 to 47 members, and includes a mix of experienced board members, newly elected members, as well as eight members nominated by local BSA Councils in order to bring a better balance of historical knowledge and new perspectives. The new National Executive Board also reflects BSA efforts toward diversification, and includes 13% women and 23% racially diverse members, with plans to expand those numbers in the future.
Local Councils Play a Role
As an NEB member, Suzuki will work closely with the local and area Scouting Councils in Texas.
Boy Scouts of America continues to offer several programs for youths, including:
- Cubs Scouts for boys and girls ages kindergarten to age 5
- Scouts BSA with boys’ and girls’ troops for ages 11-17
- Programs for Scouts ages 14-20 include Exploring, Venturing, and Sea Scouts.
Thear Suzuki
BSA Executive Board Member