SESLOC Credit Union is proud to honor Heather McCoid as a SESLOC Young Change Maker. Heather recently earned the award for her volunteer work with Scouting America and Apex Leadership, helping to provide valuable lessons to the next generation of Central Coast leaders.
The SESLOC Young Change Maker Award is given monthly to a young person or young professional under 40 doing significant work to benefit their community. Anyone can nominate a young person for the SESLOC Young Change Maker award on the Wild 106 website.
For over 15 years, Scouting has been a big part of Heather’s life. She first got interested through her brother’s activity, later becoming a scout herself. With a group of four girls, she is the founding Scoutmaster of the all-girls Scouting Troop 414 in Arroyo Grande, which has since grown considerably. With over a decade of experience, Heather guided countless youth through life-changing experiences, helping them grow into confident, capable leaders. For her dedication to Scouting, she locally earned the Spirit of Rosemary Fryer award and was elected to the Scouting honor society Order of the Arrow.
She also expands her dedication to Central Coast youth with her work in Apex Leadership, a nonprofit that raises funds for schools while instilling important lessons about confidence, kindness, and perseverance. Her peers say her energy and encouragement “create an environment where kids not only support their schools but also believe in themselves.” She’s currently working with Apex Leadership to bring a program to Africa in 2027.
Her professional life also involves leading people through the great outdoors. At Central Coast Kayaks, Heather has worked her way up to tour guide leader, where she helps locals and visitors connect with the natural beauty of the Central Coast.
Congratulations Heather for being named a SESLOC Young Change Maker!