Meet The Team

Carmen Elina Camilleri

President

Carmen, also known by many as Elina, joined Guiding in 1988 at the age of 34 when her two eldest daughters became Brownies. She eventually became a Brownie Guider with the 14th St Joseph Sliema Unit. She states that this was quite a natural thing to do since her father was a Group Scout Leader in the Scouts Association and it was inevitable that she would learn all her Guiding skills from him as she grew up.

Carmen has held various National Roles within MGG. Her previous roles include National Events Commissioner, Programme Commissioner, North District Commissioner and Deputy Chief Commissioner.

Guiding has equipped Carmen with skills that have enhanced her performance in all other spheres of her life and it has given her the opportunity to mentor girls and young women to achieve the same.

Carmen is a mother to four daughters, all ex-Guides, and grandmother of five with the girls naturally following in the Guiding tradition! She has worked as a nurse, midwife, nurse tutor and teacher and is now retired. Carmen loves challenges, adventure, creative skills, meeting people, reading and gardening.

Rachel Aquilina

Chief Commissioner

Guiding has been an integral part of Rachel’s life for over two decades, evolving from a mere pastime into a cornerstone of her lifestyle. The values and skills cultivated through Guiding not only enhance her experiences within meetings but also permeate her daily life. As a teacher, Guiding has bolstered her confidence and enriched her teaching methods. Welcoming motherhood in 2022 unearthed a newfound sense of wonder within herself, magnifying the remarkable journey she embarked upon.

Moreover, Guiding has seamlessly integrated into Rachel’s hobbies, allowing her to pursue adventurous activities such as camping, abseiling, and ziplining with ease. Over the years, she has assumed various roles within MGG, such as South District Commissioner and also gave contributions to the Stop the Violence Team, Program Team and Training Administration. These roles and responsibilities have empowered her to contribute meaningfully to the Association while honing her leadership and organisational prowess — a testament to her invaluable assets in navigating daily challenges.

Rachel’s involvement extends beyond local realms, as evidenced by her representation of MGG at the Network Meeting in Brussels in 2019. Drawing from these multifaceted roles and rich experiences, she stands poised and confident to lead the Association as its Chief Commissioner, ready to chart a course toward shared success and growth.

Cynthia Duncan

Deputy Chief Commissioner

Cynthia has been involved in Guiding for most of her life, starting when she was just seven years old and is active with the 26th Cospicua Unit. Her journey through Guiding has been transformative, giving her a voice and empowering her in countless ways. Guiding provided Cynthia with a safe space to express herself and explore her interests without fear of judgment.

During her teenage years, Cynthia’s passion for advocacy led her to join the Advocacy team, where she focused on women’s rights and increasing awareness among women on various critical issues. She became part of the National Board as the Young National Board Member, representing the interests of all young members within the Association and ensuring their voices were heard and acted upon.

Currently, Cynthia holds the role of Deputy Chief Commissioner and is enthusiastic about the future and looks forward to the journey ahead with the Chief Commissioner Team.

Cynthia’s love for Guiding is also fueled by the opportunity it provides to connect with like-minded individuals from around the world, all striving towards common goals. Outside of Guiding, Cynthia is a lawyer who enjoys travelling and outdoor adventures, constantly seeking new experiences and challenges.

Elaine Attard

Deputy Chief Commissioner

Elaine began her Girl Guiding journey at age seven when she joined the Brownie Section of the 31st Mosta Girl Guides. As a warranted leader, she worked with the Guides Section.

Elaine has been active within various MGG working teams namely the Advocacy Team and Visibility Team. In 2018, Elaine received the Chief Commissioner’s award for her commitment to Girl Guiding. Currently, she is the Deputy Chief Commissioner and a Council Member.

She participated in various international camps namely Arden 1998, Eurolife01 and Eurojam 2015, and she volunteered in the European Guide and Scout Conference in Norway 2015. In 2018 she was part of the organising team of MedJam, the first Mediterranean jamboree for Guides and Scouts held with the Scout Association of Malta.

In her free time she enjoys hiking, attending historical and cultural events, photography and travelling. She is also a chorister with Kor Marija Assunta Mosta. In 2023, she walked her first Camino de Santiago. Elaine holds a B Communications with Psychology degree and a Master in Youth and Community Studies (University of Malta). In her professional life, she is a Deputy Director at MCAST.

Chantelle Galea

International Commissioner

Chantelle’s Guiding journey began in 2001 as a Dolphin Guide within the Rabat Unit and she has been an active member within her Unit ever, since as a Guide Leader, Ranger Leader and Senior Ranger Leader. Between 2020 and 2023, she has also held a National role as a Deputy Central District Commissioner and is currently the International Commissioner. Chantelle has also been part of the International Team for five years.

Guiding has given Chantelle so much over the years, providing her with lifelong friendships, life skills and values. It has helped to shape her into the woman she is today and taught her to always fight for what she believes in. To her, Guiding is a place where girls can explore their interests, while providing a safe environment for personal development.

Chantelle graduated with a degree with Honours in Insurance and Risk Management and now holds the position of Senior Underwriter in the Health Insurance Department at GasanMamo Insurance. She loves to travel and experience new places and different cultures, with her dream destination being Cuba. She also enjoys capturing moments and memories through photography.

Andrea Grima

Programme Commissioner

Andrea began her Guiding journey at the age of five as a Dolphin Guide. Over the years, she progressed through various sections and eventually undertook leadership training and obtained her warrant as a Dolphin Guider with the 3rd Luqa Unit in 2015.

Furthermore, Andrea has served in key roles within the National Board, including Assistant Island Secretary from 2017 to 2020, and Island Secretary from 2020 to 2023. Since 2014, she has been a member of the Programme Team and has recently been elected as the Programme Commissioner. During her time as a member of the team, she was involved in the development of the mental health campaign, Marvellous Minds.

Guiding has enriched Andrea’s life with numerous experiences, such as attending an International Camp and representing Malta Girl Guides at The Academy.

Her experience in Guiding has taught her lifelong lessons in responsibility, commitment and staying true to her values. In her day-to-day life Andrea works as a nurse at Mater Dei Hospital and enjoys reading, drawing and spending time with her family and friends in her free time.

Maureen Amoroso

Training Commissioner

Maureen joined the 12th Birzebbuga Girl Guides as an Adult Volunteer at the age of 39. She immediately started her training to become a Warranted Guider, which she became as Dolphin Guider a year after.

Maureen immediately took Guiding to heart as she realised the strengths in the Guiding Programme in valuing and empowering each girl and woman, in providing them with leadership skills  and in giving them a voice. She realised that members could discover and develop their potential whilst making a positive difference in their community. She also joined on district level in helping out the events team and eventually took up the role of Deputy South District Commissioner and eventually Deputy Chief Commissioner for MGG. Along the years she was also part of the National Training Team and the experience acquired from such a role led her to the role she holds today of Training Commissioner.

Maureen holds the values of voluntary work close to heart and she carries out voluntary work with Puttinu Cares and Dr Klown and is also an active member within her local parish community. In her professional life, Maureen is an Education Officer within the Ministry for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation.

Noella Pisani

Island Treasurer

Noella joined the Malta Girl Guides at the young age of ten years, with the Ħamrun Unit. Since then, she has been an active member, dedicating herself to various projects and initiatives aimed at empowering young girls and making a positive impact on society.

Through her involvement with the Girl Guides, Noella has cultivated a strong character and honed her leadership skills, learning the importance of teamwork, communication and resilience along the way. 

These experiences have not only shaped her into a confident and compassionate individual but have also equipped her with the tools necessary to succeed in both her personal and professional endeavors.

Claire Formosa

Island Secretary

Claire joined the Ħamrun Unit in 2006 at the age of seven as a Brownie Guide. This experience changed her life by helping her come out of her shell and building her confidence and self-esteem. In November 2023, she became a warranted Leader with the Rangers’ Section.

Guiding has provided Claire with numerous opportunities, such as camping abroad as a Young Leader and meeting other Girl Guides and Scouts from different countries around the world.

Currently, Claire works in a boys’ school as a Learning Support Educator (LSE). Working in a school has always been her dream because she finds it fulfilling and there are never any dull moments. Guiding has undoubtedly taught her skills that she uses in her daily job. Additionally, Claire has a passion for music and has been playing the guitar since she was eight years old.

Gwen Gatt

North District Commissioner

Gwen started her Guiding experience in 2015, as a Unit Helper with the Brownie Section and eventually started her training to become a Leader. In February 2018 she became a warranted Leader.

During the short time she has  been with the Girl Guides , Gwen was the District Representative and Deputy District Commissioner for the North District. Last May, she was appointed District Commissioner for the same District.

Gwen loves Guiding since she firmly believes in its values . She feels that our young members teach us  new lessons every time  which help us be  better Leaders and also  better persons. Guiding has enriched her life as she made many new friends within the Guiding community, friends whom she calls her second family.

Gwen is a Nurse by profession, however lately she works in Human Resources in the Health Department. She loves to travel as she believes travelling opens up one’s mind to new cultures and ways of life. She also loves reading and trying out new recipes.

Tamaia Micallef Mifsud 

North Deputy District Commissioner

Tamaia began her Guiding journey at the age of five with the St Joseph Sliema Unit. She has consistently strived to lend a helping hand, contributing to the Centenary Planning Team in 2023 and eventually being appointed as the North District Deputy Commissioner.

Guiding has always been a source of comfort and joy for Tamaia. She believes its values have shaped her into the strong, independent woman she is today and hopes her involvement provides the same holistic growth for future generations.

Throughout her Guiding experience, Tamaia had the opportunity to participate in The Academy 2023 in Wiesbaden, Germany. She has also completed the Bronze, Silver and Gold Levels of the Duke of Edinburgh Award and continued her training to become an Award Leader. This experience enabled her to achieve one of her dreams: meeting a member of the Royal Family, Prince Edward.

Tamaia graduated with a degree with Honours in Sport and Physical Activity and is currently pursuing a Masters in Teaching and Learning in Physical Education. Although she coaches a variety of sports with various sporting entities, she specialises in dancing and is also studying to become a professional Spanish dance teacher. Tamaia loves traveling, adventure and spending her free time with family and friends.

Analise Scicluna 

Central District Commissioner

Analise joined MGG at the age of fourteen and began her leadership journey two years later with the 7th Rabat Girl Guides. In addition to her role as a leader within the Guides Section, she has also led the Rangers Section in her Unit for several years.

Analise considers the various international experiences she participated in to be the biggest highlights of her Guiding journey. She has volunteered with Girlguiding UK and Girl Guides Australia and represented MGG at the Network Meeting in Budapest in 2016.

Her first exposure to serving MGG on a National level was when she joined the International Team in 2018. Furthermore, she was elected Central District Commissioner in 2020.

Guiding was instrumental in giving Analise the confidence to speak about things she is passionate about. The leadership and time management skills she has acquired through her Guiding journey have proved to be vital for her career as an Executive Assistance and Quality Analyst at a leading hotel in Malta. This confirms how significant Guiding has been in her life.

Katya Galea

Central Deputy District Commissioner

Katya’s Guiding journey began twenty years ago when she joined the 31st Mosta Unit as a Brownie Guide. Over the years, she has continuously developed her Guiding skills, leading her to obtain her warrant first as a Ranger Guider and then as a Guide Guider.

In addition to her active involvement in her local unit, Katya has previously served as the Assistant Central District Treasurer and was a member of the Programme Team. Last year, she decided to become more involved at a National Level and was elected to the role of Deputy Central District Commissioner. She is very excited to see where this next step in her Guiding experience will lead her and hopes to continue being of service to MGG and to the District.

Katya firmly believes in the values that Guiding has instilled in her over the years: hard-work, determination, self-confidence and a sense of commitment. After graduating with a Bachelor of Communications (Hons.), she has pursued a career as a Marketing Executive where she consistently puts these values at the forefront. Katya is an avid reader who enjoys spending time outdoors, travelling and experiencing new cultures and places.

Stephanie Caruana Schembri

South Deputy District Commissioner

Stephanie started her guiding journey when she was seven years old, as a Brownie Guide and has never looked back since. Today she is a Dolphin Guider and also sits on the National Board.

Guiding for Stephanie is a style of living, a safe space which she can call home. Guiding helped her discover her potential and endorse a new perspective of life. Guiding was pivotal throughout her development: as a young girl to create healthy friendships and learning by doing and as a teenager- to develop a strong sense of identity, challenge herself for the better whilst simultaneously looking up respectfully towards authority. Guiding pushed her to enhance her ability to master time management in achieving career goals, and in balancing family responsibilities alongside volunteering.

Eventually, all this led her to become the woman she is today – a social worker by profession, a wife, a mother and the Deputy South District Commissioner within the Malta Girl Guides.

Kristina Manicaro 

Young National Board Member

Kristina began her Guiding journey in 2014 at the age of eight with the 12th Birzebbuga Unit. She is currently pursuing her studies in Law at the University of Malta and is also venturing into a new field of Guiding by becoming a leader within her Unit. Kristina is concluding the final sections of the WIT Training Course in hopes of becoming a Guider for the Dolphins section within Birzebbuga.

Since December 2022, Kristina has been part of the National Board, where she was elected as Chairperson of the MGG Youth Committee. These prestigious roles within the Association have opened her eyes to a whole new level of Guiding that only a few get to experience. The past year and a half have taught her to appreciate all that happens around us and how much thorough planning and time go into making the Association as great as it is today.

Guiding is a significant part of Kristina’s life, shaping her into the person she is today. Over the last 10 years, her active membership within MGG has developed her character, giving her great strength, courage, the ability to voice her opinion and teaching her to never take no for an answer. Kristina is immensely grateful to the various mentors who have lit the Guiding light within her and continually pushed her to reach her full potential. Her goal is to ignite the same Guiding light in other members, make an impact and have them embrace the Guiding life as passionately as she does.