Marsha R. Hopkins, PhD, 2026 State of the Georgia Girl Report

Learn more about the State of the Georgia Girl and read the inaugural full report now: https://www.gshg.org/en/support-us/st... Marsha is a native and lifelong resident of Gainesville, GA. She is a Life Member of Girl Scouts, having become a Brownie in second grade. She is a proud member of Gainesville’s Adult Girl Scout Troop 2012 and of the GSHG Regional Advisory Board. In 2010, she was honored to be named as Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia's Gainesville Woman of Distinction. She earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Georgia. Her doctoral research focused on exploring the creative process across disciplines. She and her husband, Benjie are the parents of four adult sons, and they have three grandsons. Their family company, Hopkins Associates contracts to coordinate services offering job training and placement in thirteen counties in northeast Georgia. Marsha is currently an active member of Hall County Master Gardeners, Georgia Art League, Northeast Georgia Writers, and Gainesville First United Methodist Church. She serves on advisory boards for Salvation Army, Brenau University, Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce. Northeast Georgia History Center, and United Way of Hall County. She is Immediate Past President of the Rotary Club of Gainesville. The State of the Georgia Girl Report was deeply enriched by the dedicated time and attention of a diverse community of experts across the state. Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta and Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia extend sincere appreciation to this review panel for its thoughtful and thorough feedback, which elevated the level of discourse presented in this report.