Thank you for joining us at Take the Lead Lehigh Valley. Tonight, in a ceremony led by Girl Scouts from our region, we celebrate four servant leaders nominated by their peers, each of whom is making an impact and serving as important role models for our Girl Scouts.
The honorees’ serve-first mindset is very much aligned with the work Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania is doing in the Lehigh Valley, backed by thousands of volunteers and numerous partners, who are all committed to making sure Girl Scouting remains part of the fabric of this community. We could not thrive like we have here in the Valley without the support of so many generous donors and partners like you.
As part of the program tonight, we will be asking for support that will enable Girl Scouts to go to camp this summer. The impact a week of camp can have on a girl is priceless. From facing challenges and trying new things, to meeting different kinds of people and making new, lifelong friends, Girl Scout Camp changes lives. We are lucky to have a beautiful, wooded oasis right here in the Lehigh Valley. At Camp Mountain House in Allentown, getting into the great outdoors is possible, and with your support tonight, can be a reality for so many more girls.
Finally, we invite you and the girls in your life to join us at another celebration. On May 17, Girl Scouts of Eastern PA is presenting GirlzDay: Our World, Our Way. An all-day expo at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, GirlzDay will feature dynamic speakers, hands-on activities, and engaging workshops. It’s a girl’s opportunity to explore her potential, dream big, and take charge of her world. We hope you will bring or send a girl you know to experience the fun! Tickets are on sale now at gsep.org/GirlzDay.
Thank you again for your support of these and the many other programs girls across the Lehigh Valley are experiencing. Together, we are ensuring girls are life ready for today and tomorrow.
Yours in Girl Scouting,
Nicole LeVine Chair, Board of Directors Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania
Kim E. Fraites-Dow Chief Executive Officer Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania
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Every member of The Dual Temp Company team is proud to support the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania. Your dedication to empowering young girls and fostering future leaders is truly inspiring.
We are thrilled to celebrate the achievements of the 2025 Take the Lead Honorees. Your commitment shapes the future, and we are honored to be part of a brighter tomorrow.
Thank you for your unwavering commitment to nurturing strong, confident, and capable women. Your efforts are making a significant impact on our community and beyond.
Dear Friends,
We are honored to welcome you to this special event. Take the Lead recognizes four outstanding women each year and showcases their impact on our community and tomorrow’s leaders.
Tonight, our mission is to help ensure the trailblazers of tomorrow, right here in our Lehigh Valley, have access to all the benefits Girl Scouts offers. Whether it's broadening their knowledge, building leadership skills, engaging in community service or simply making new friends, Girl Scouts equips young girls with a strong foundation to help them thrive.
A group of extraordinary girls will lead our program this evening. From the flag ceremony to the presenters, the chorus to the skills demonstrations, everything about tonight’s event is girl run, girl managed. Your participation reinforces their belief that anything is possible if you try your best. As they share their stories, pay close attention to the impact Girl Scouts has had on their lives. The organization has opened doors to our youth that may never have been there, widening horizons and opening eyes. We hope that when the opportunity arises this evening, you will each help ensure that Girl Scouts and the girls touched by the program, continues to thrive in the Lehigh Valley.
None of this is possible without the support of generous individuals like you. Tonight, we come together not only to raise vital funds but to honor the values of friendship, teamwork and empowerment that Girl Scouts instill in every girl who walks through their doors.
Sincerely,
Tina Hasselbusch
Social T Marketing and PR 2025 Take the Lead Co-Chair
Mary Lisicky, CFP®
The WCL Group at Morgan Stanley 2025 Take the Lead Co-Chair
2025 Event Committee
CO-CHAIRS
Tina Hasselbusch Social T Marketing & PR
Mary E. Lisicky, CFP®
The WCL Group at Morgan Stanley
VICE CHAIRS
Nicole LeVine PECO; Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania Chair, Board of Directors
Kim E. Fraites-Dow Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania, Chief Executive Officer, ex-officio
Anne Baum Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital
Kelly A. Chando St. Luke’s University Health Network
Laura McHugh United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley
Adrienne McNeil Lehigh University
Jacquelyn Nattress Crayola
Krista Ortwein Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Beverly Pesaresi Fulton Bank
Darlene Pors H.T. Lyons
Erin Rockenbach Lehigh Valley Phantoms
Ashley Russo ASR Media
Stephanie Sherry Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Lynn Staples Cedar Crest College
Karla Trumbauer First Commonwealth Credit Union
2025 Awards Selection Committee
CO-CHAIRS
Vicki Doulé Capital Blue Cross
Marilee Falco CW Advisors
VICE CHAIRS
Carmen A. Bell United Way of Greater Lehigh Valley
Katarah A. Jordan Boys and Girls Club of Allentown
Danielle Joseph Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce
Chief Michelle Kott City of Bethlehem Police Department
Lisa Liddington, MBA
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Mary E. Lisicky, CFP®
The WCL Group at Morgan Stanley
Darlene Pors H.T. Lyons, Inc.
AnnMarie Vigilante, PE
Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc.
Board Member
Past Honoree
2025 Take the Lead Event Program
Girl Scout Welcome
Girl Scout Flag Ceremony, Pledge of Allegiance, and Girl Scout Promise and Law
Girl Scout Color Guard
CEO Thank You
Kim E. Fraites-Dow | Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania
Event Committee Co-Chair Remarks
Tina Hasselbusch | Social T Marketing & PR
Mary E. Lisicky, CFP® | The WCL Group at Morgan Stanley
Award Presentations
“Boom Chicka Boom”
Girl Scout Chorus
Campership Presentation & Paddle Raise
Award Presentations
Closing Remarks
Nicole LeVine Chief Operating Officer, PECO; Board of Directors, Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania
Girl Scout Closing Song “Make New Friends”
Girl Scout Chorus
2025 TAKE THE LEAD Awards Presentation
Gelina C. Troop 61
GIRL SCOUT EMCEES
Hayden J. Troop 8948
TAKE THE LEAD HONOREES & GIRL SCOUT PRESENTERS
Lori A. Alfonse, DO
Deputy Physician-in-Chief
Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute
PRESENTED BY:
Kiara L. Troop 61
Corinne Goodwin
Founder & Executive Director
Eastern PA Trans Equity Project
PRESENTED BY:
Madelynn D. Troop 685
Abigail T. Troop 8614
MaryEllen Dickey, CFRE
Chief Philanthropy Officer Da Vinci Science Center
PRESENTED BY:
Lily C. Troop 8709
Carolina Hernández
Assistant Dean & Director, Community Service Office Lehigh University
PRESENTED BY: Sira P. Troop 8225
Holly T. Troop 279
Take the Lead Honoree
Lori Alfonse,
DO
Surgical oncologist
Lehigh Valley Topper
Cancer Institute
2025 Take the Lead Honoree
Lori A. Alfonse, DO Deputy Physician-in-Chief
Lehigh Valley Topper
Cancer Institute
Dr. Alfonse is Deputy Physician in Chief of the Lehigh Valley Cancer Topper Institute and is a board-certified and fellowship trained cancer surgeon specializing in breast cancer and benign breast conditions. She is one of the most well-regarded breast cancer surgeons in the country, not to mention a woman in a male-dominated field. She passionately believes in a people-first approach to cancer treatment – moving beyond “survivorship” into “thriver-ship” – and providing personalized, empathetic cancer care that treats people, not diseases. As an oncologist but also as a person who has dealt first-hand with breast cancer in her family, Dr. Alfonse prides herself on developing trust with patients and alleviating their fears and their families’ anxieties by formulating plans and strategizing together. For Dr. Alfonse, it is all about providing peace of mind for patients and their families and this philosophy is brought to life through LVHN’s collaborative multidisciplinary care teams, which Dr. Alfonse partnered to launch, that provide patients with high-quality, coordinated, and holistic care that treats the whole person.
Dr. Alfonse is also passionate about caring for the community and advocating for community cancer education. Whether meeting with local community members, discussing preventative care or cancer screenings at community events or sharing tips on how to navigate a cancer diagnosis at local retirement homes, her mission is to serve the wider community and “find disease before disease can find people. Also, Dr. Alfonse collects shoes and wears a different pair of pink shoes every day of the month in October for breast cancer awareness month.
Congratulations to this year’s Take the Lead honorees!
Olympus is a proud supporter of Girl Scouts of Eastern PA and its mission to build girls of courage, con dence, and character, who make the world a better place.
2025 Take the Lead Honoree
MaryEllen Dickey,
Chief Philanthropy Officer
Da Vinci Science Center
CFRE
MaryEllen brings 30 years of nonprofit executive leadership experience, specializing in financial sustainability, operational transformation, and strategic growth. Currently, she serves on the executive leadership team at Da Vinci Science Center where she was instrumental in successfully completing a $75.6 million capital campaign. At Da Vinci, she helps guide the Center's mission to inspire curiosity and foster exploration in STEAM education and career opportunities for students and families.
Her career includes leadership roles in higher education, healthcare, and human services/senior living, with notable tenures at Lehigh University, Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital, and Diakon.
Before entering the nonprofit sector, she built a solid foundation in finance, managing wealth for high-net-worth individuals, families with generational wealth, and businesses. She held senior roles at Pittsburgh National Bank, Fulton Financial Advisors, Skylands Bank, and PA Trust, specializing in asset management, trust and estate planning, and charitable giving.
A Certified Fundraising Executive, she holds professional certifications in Nonprofit Management, Executive Leadership, and Grant Management, and a Master Trainer credential from the AFP Faculty Training Academy. She is a graduate of Cannon Financial Institute and holds a B.S. in Education from East Stroudsburg University.
Her extensive community and professional affiliations include the East Stroudsburg University Foundation, the Lehigh Valley Community Foundation, and the Association of Fundraising Professionals. She has contributed to organizations such as Leadership Lehigh Valley, Leading Age National Committee, International Society of Female Professionals, the Lehigh Valley Estate Planning Council, and PA Bankers Association. Her volunteerism includes serving as a corporate and hospitality committee chair for U.S. Men’s Senior Open and U.S. Women’s Open, the XL Sports International Fundraising Team and the Lehigh Valley Chamber Orchestra.
Her multifaceted career demonstrates a commitment to community impact, strategic leadership, and fostering a legacy of excellence in both nonprofit and financial sectors.
EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES
2025 Take the Lead Honoree
Corinne Goodwin
Founder & Executive Director
Eastern PA Trans Equity Project
Corinne Goodwin (She/They) is the founder and Executive Director of Eastern PA Trans Equity Project a non-profit organization which has a mission of empowering transgender individuals throughout a 34-County area of Eastern Pennsylvania.
An award-winning community leader and in-demand speaker, Corinne actively works on issues impacting the lives of LGBTQ Pennsylvanians. This includes serving as a founding board member of Keystone Equality and working in coalition with organizations that include the Human Rights Campaign, Pennsylvania Interbranch Commission for Gender, Racial and Ethnic Fairness, the ACLU, the Pennsylvania Youth Congress, the United Way, various LGBTQ Chambers of Commerce, and more.
Professionally, Corinne was a senior executive in the retail and telecommunications sectors working for companies that included Sprint, Vonage, Best Buy, and RadioShack. Corinne now works as a self-employed business consultant. A parent to one son who works in New York’s theater industry, Corinne lives in Orefield PA with her wife Debbie, a grumpy cat named April, and a model railroad that takes up way too much space in her basement.
2025 Take the Lead Honoree
Carolina Hernández
Assistant Dean & Director, Community Service Office
Lehigh University
Born in Miami, Florida, Carolina Hernandez was raised with the understanding that community is at the center of everything. Raised by Cuban immigrants who fled the Castro regime, Carolina's parents instilled the importance of empathy, connection and helping others rise. As the Assistant Dean/Director of Lehigh University's Community Service Office she works to develop students as active citizens who value and contribute to their community by responding to the community voice through meaningful action. Her passion as an educator is grounded in building and developing a positive, reciprocal relationship with the South Bethlehem community.
Carolina arrived in Bethlehem, PA in 2001 to engage in a year of service to the community as an AmeriCorps*VISTA. Partnered with the South Bethlehem Neighborhood Center, Carolina was charged with assessing the capacity of Lehigh's Community Service Office and facilitating relationships with community partners to help solidify the initial foundation of the office. Carolina had the privilege of being part of the movement to bring the community school model to the Lehigh Valley during this time.
After two terms with AmeriCorps, Lehigh University officially hired Carolina to lead the Community Service Office in 2003. Under her tenure, the office grew from one professional staff member to five full-time professional staff and over 20 undergraduate and graduate student employees who coordinate community engagement and leadership development opportunities for both the Lehigh University and South Bethlehem communities. With the closure of the South Bethlehem Neighborhood Center, Carolina advocated for the Homework Club program to be pulled under the Lehigh umbrella, ensuring the continuation of a critical resource for South Bethlehem students.
Carolina holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Political Science from the University of Miami, where she was inducted into the Iron Arrow Honor Society. Considered to be the highest honor one can attain at the U, with fewer than 3,000 inductees since Iron Arrow's founding in 1926, an individual's induction represents a commitment to excellence and service. Carolina also holds a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Lehigh University and serves non-profit boards. She has been the recipient of the Vice President's Award for Service from the University of Miami and received the Tradition of Excellence and Alfred Noble Robinson awards from Lehigh University.
2025 TAKE THE LEAD Girl Scout Presenters
Kiara L.
Presenter for Lori A. Alfonse, DO
Troop 61
William Allen High School, 11th Grade
Kiara is 16 years old and a Junior at William Allen High School. She is an ambassador Girl Scout in Troop 61 and has been involved in Girl Scouting for eight years. She is extremely proud of working with her Troop to help people in need throughout her community.
Kiara enjoys singing and reading, and is involved in many activities in her school, such as theater, chorale, choir, youth council, and student council. She also enjoys volunteering in her free time. In the future, Kiara plans to become either a pediatric general surgeon or a pediatrician.
Lily
C.
Presenter for MaryEllen Dickey, CFRE
Troop 8709
Freedom High School, 10th Grade
Lily is 15 years old and a Girl Scout Senior in Troop 8709. She enjoys reading and writing, and science, specifically forensics, because it can be used to help people and lead to important innovations. She is a member of her school’s band and orchestra, and she is also a varsity swimmer and lacrosse player.
During her time as a Girl Scout, she has been awarded many opportunities to help the community and learn new skills. Last year, she earned her Silver Award by fixing a shed and fence at the Millers House Garden in downtown Bethlehem. It helped her learn how to use a variety of different tools and how to manage a budget.
She hopes to attend college for Forensic Science Technology and become a CSI (Crime Scene Investigator) to use her skills to help solve crimes. She is also excited to learn how to be a good leader and ways to make a difference from her Take the Lead mentor.
Madelynn D.
Presenter for Corinne Goodwin
Troop 685
Salisbury High School, 11th Grade
Maddie is a junior at Salisbury High School and an ambassador Girl Scout in Troop 685 in Lehigh County. She loves helping and volunteering in her community and is a member of Key Club and National Honors Society. Her favorite part of school is learning fun and interesting facts!
Maddie is working on her Gold Award for which she will create a mental health awareness badge for other Girl Scouts to earn. She also works at AMC and Camp Mosey Wood. Maddie is excited to be a Presenter at Take the Lead this year, meeting and learning from her mentor.
Her current goal for college is to focus on crime scene investigation and forensics. Finding small details and connections is something she has always found intriguing. Looking ahead, she hopes to tie her interests and passions into a career that will positively affect people and create positive change in the community.
Sira P.
Presenter for Carolina Hernández
Troop 8225
Freedom High School, 10th
Grade
Sira is a sophomore at Freedom High School and Bethlehem Vocational School in Bethlehem, PA. She is in her 11th year of scouting and belongs to Senior Troop 8225. Some of her hobbies include volleyball, skiing, and traveling. A fun fact about Sire is that she has visited 13 countries so far.
One of her proudest Girl Scout moments has been serving on the Girl Scout USA Girl Advisory Board. This opportunity has allowed her to have a voice for all Girl Scouts at a National level. She is proud that her ideas have been part of significant decisions within the organization. She is also pleased to have been a GSEP Girl Delegate. Learning about governance has greatly broadened her perspective on the importance of civic duty.
Her favorite subject in school is Building Construction. She dreams of owning an architecture firm focusing on construction management and interior design. She wants to share her love for architecture and construction with other girls who may be intimidated by joining a male-dominated industry. Sira plans to pursue her dreams by continually believing in herself and building her confidence while facing hurdles.
2025 TAKE THE LEAD Girl Scout Emcees
Gelina C.
Emcee
Troop 61
Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts, 10th Grade
Gelina is a sophomore at the Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts and loves to sing and perform. She is a vocalist and a member of the Black Student Union (BSU) at school. She will be traveling with her school’s touring choir to perform at Carnegie Hall and a choral competition in Virginia this year.
Gelina is a proud senior Girl Scout in Troop 61 and has been a Girl Scout since kindergarten. She is a Girl Delegate and has also earned her Bronze award. Being a Girl Scout has taught her so many things and has allowed her to experience many different things, like donating food to those less fortunate, and even building a donation box for a local animal shelter in her town. Gelina wants to attend college and study psychology so she can understand how the human brain works and therefore continue to help those in need.
Hayden J.
Emcee
Troop 8948
Saucon Valley High School, 12th Grade
Hayden is a senior at Saucon Valley High School where she is her class secretary, co-founder and co-president of her school's Leo Club, and is in National Honor Society. She is on the Girls’ Varsity Volleyball team and captain of the Girls’ Varsity Lacrosse team.
She is a member of Troop 8948, has been a Girl Scout for 13 years and is a camp counselor at Camp Shelly Ridge. She earned her Bronze and Silver Awards, Senior Community Service Bar, Service to Girl Scouting Bar, and her Leadership in Action Award. She is also currently working on her Gold Award.
Outside of school and Girl Scouts, Hayden is a catechist teacher, altar server, and a Wildlife Ambassador. This is her 10th year participating in Take the Lead and has been Campership Lead, Presenter, and Girl Co-Chair in the past years. Her favorite part of Girl Scouting is camping and the real-world experiences it provides her. After high school, she plans to attend West Virginia University for supply chain management, and travel the world.
2025 TAKE THE LEAD
Girl Scout Campership & Chorus Leads
Abigail T.
Campership Lead
Troop 8614
Northampton Area Middle School, 8th Grade
Abigail is a Cadette Girl Scout in Troop 8614 and has always been passionate about participating in Girl Scouts, Color Guard, Drama club, Show Choir, and Jazz Band. Her favorite hobby is reading, and she really loves camp, which is why she is so excited to be Campership Lead this year! She is also interested in giving back to her community whenever possible, often participating in food and clothing drives, and donating supplies to people in need.
One of her proudest accomplishments is working on her Silver Award which focuses on putting up bat boxes throughout her community. This project helps her see how small changes can have the biggest results, and she is very motivated to see this project through to completion.
Her dream is to become a doctor to discover more about the medical field and saving lives. She wants to turn her passions and interests into a meaningful career while developing the leadership skills needed to make a difference in the future.
Holly T.
Chorus Lead
Troop 279
Tohickon Middle School, 8th Grade
Holly is an 8th grade student at Tohickon Middle School and a Cadette Girl Scout in Troop 279. She participates in karate, track, field hockey, and volleyball. A member of the Sr. Demo Team, she joins a select group of young adults who perform at tournaments and various events.
Holly is a cast member in her school’s musical and a member in three orchestras, two choirs, and a rock band. She has also volunteered at the Doylestown Public Library for two years.
She earned her Cadette Leadership Torch, Cadette level Community Service and Service to Girl Scouts bars, Bronze Award, Program Aide pin, and a President’s Volunteer Service Award. She is working on her Silver Award which focuses on an interactive health and nutrition class filled with workouts, details on the five food groups, and trivia games that will provide newfound knowledge to those participating in her class. In the future, she aspires to become a tile contractor or cosmetologist where she can help bring beauty into the world.
2025 TAKE THE LEAD Girl Co-Chairs
Lydia C. Girl Co-Chair
Troop 61
Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts, 10th Grade
Lydia is in 10th grade at the Lehigh Valley Charter High School of the Arts and a senior Girl Scout in Troop 61 in Allentown. She studies visual arts as her major focus, and she is also taking all honors courses. In her free time, she likes to spend time with her family and friends, work on her artwork, attend student council meetings, and volunteer to help her community. One of the organizations she volunteers for is Caring Hearts, which helps people in need.
Lydia loves cookie season because it helps her learn important life skills like money management and connecting with others, especially when customers share their own Girl Scout memories. She also loves going to Girl Scout camp in the summer because she can spend time outdoors enjoying archery, swimming, creek hiking and slip and slide, all while making new friendships that will last a lifetime.
In the future, she hopes to study psychology at Columbia University in New York, learning more about the ways people think and behave, and how she can one day help others in need of healing.
Kaitlyn H. Girl Co-Chair
Troop 51100
Allentown Central Catholic High School, 12th Grade
Kaitlyn is a senior Girl Scout in Troop 51100 and is a member of the Canoeing Patrol. She attends Allentown Central Catholic High School and is the school’s yearbook editor. Kaitlyn has been a Girl Scout for 13 years and currently works as a camp counselor at Camp Mountain House. She loves everything about camp, especially working with younger Girl Scouts, helping them learn new skills and teaching them the storied traditions of Girl Scouts. Kaitlyn is proud of all of the opportunities being a Girl Scout has afforded her, including completing her Silver Award for which she built an octagonal duck pen for a local animal rescue. She also enjoys volunteering with Girl Scouts and supporting her local community.
2025 TAKE THE LEAD Girl Coordinator
Delia W. Girl Scout Coordinator
Juliette – Independently Registered Girl Scout
Allentown Central Catholic High School
Delia is a Juliette Ambassador Girl Scout and senior at Allentown Central Catholic High School. In her 13 years of Girl Scouting, she is most proud of her Bronze Award, Silver Award, and work in progress Gold Award. For her project, she combined her interest in crochet with her desire to help people by creating the crochet club at her school. The club donates their completed crochet projects to the local homeless shelter and children’s hospital.
After high school, she hopes to pursue a career in the medical field, specifically serving those with special needs. In her free time she loves to play piano, volunteer at Camelot for Children, read, dance, sing in choir, and play with her dog and potbellied pig.
2025 TAKE THE LEAD Girl Participants
CHORUS
Charlotte A.
Madeline A.
Annabelle B.
Gianna B.
Auryia B.
Liberty B.
Emma C.
Ella C.
Kayla D.
Charlotte D.
Cricket E.
Adaliz G.
Lilly H.
Makenna K.
Saige M.
Stellar R.
Nora R.
Evelyn Mae R.
Nicolette R.
Annalise S.
Olivia S.
Lillian U.
COLOR GUARD
Bianca A.
Kaelin C.
Scootaloo L.
Claire M.
Ella P.
Paige P.
Bailey S.
Claire T.
GREETERS & USHERS
Cecilia A.
Fiona B.
Ariana C.
Kaylee C.
Charlie G.
Riviera H.
Lily K.
Hailey M.
Lucia R.
Erica-Ruth T.
Audrey Y.
Cora Lynn Y.
Elena Y.
NETWORKING & PUBLIC RELATIONS
Madelina A.
Lillian B.
Laura D.
Autumn H.
Karly H.
Bailey K.
Margaret M.
Anna P.
Gabriella T.
to the 2025 Take the Lead Honorees!
Capital Blue Cross is proud to support the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania’s annual Take the Lead event.
Capital Blue Cross is an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.
Troop Take the Lead
Lehigh Valley
Wind Creek Bethlehem
Stage
Going for Gold
Ambassador Journey
Master the Game of Physics
Daisy Journey
A Good Turn Daily
Senior Journey
Welcome!
As a member of Troop Take the Lead, tonight you will embark on the full Girl Scout experience at each themed activation station. Collect all the stamps to complete your Girl Scout Journey!
Stage
Soft Archery Skills
Cadette Journey
Girl Scouts Era Tour
Junior Journey
Take a Bite out of Girl Scouting
Brownie Cookie Journey
SPECIAL PRESENTING SPONSOR
SENIOR
on your team
CADETTE JUNIOR
Take the Lead Sponsors
BROWNIE
Brown Daub Family of Dealerships
Peggy and Bill Hecht
Dolores Laputka, Esq.
Norris McLaughlin
Lehigh Valley Phantoms
Social T Marketing & PR
St. Luke’s University
Health Network
DAISY
BSI Corporate Benefits
Burns & McDonnell
Cedar Crest College
Celerity Integrated Services, Inc.
Vicki Doulé
Equinox Benefits Consulting
First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union
Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba
Harlan Electric
Highmark Blue Shield
JL Mann Consulting, LLC
Jennifer and Craig Johnson
A.B.E. Doors & Windows
Kelly and Mark Chando
ET&T, Inc.
Fulton Bank
I.B.E.W. Local Union 102
Liquid
Klunk & Millan
Lafayette College
Lehigh University
Lehigh Valley IronPigs
RHL Companies, Inc.
Denise Spence
Sullivan Point Strategies
The WCL Group at Morgan Stanley
The Yurconic Agency
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley
Carol B. Watters
WFMZ-TV
BENEFACTOR
Pam Lott and Ron Ticho
Ruth Marcon
Morningstar Living
PNC Bank
SCF Architecture, LLC
Truist
(List complete as of April 22, 2025)
At Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital, we know kids are our future. That’s why it is our honor to support the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania’s annual Take the Lead Event. Today, we are not just celebrating this year’s honorees, but also all the girls who will grow up and become the next generation of women leaders.
Wishing a special congratulations to Lori Alfonse, DO!
Carol Watters
Past Take the Lead Honorees
Rose Ackerman
Makala Ashmar
Dr. Eve Atkinson
Jane S. Baker
Judge Kelly Banach
Anne Baum
Amy C. Beck, LSW
Carmen Bell
Sheila Berg
Polly Beste
Dr. Ann Bieber
Dr. Anita Bieler
Dr. Dorothy Blaney
Sandra L. Bodnyk
Wendy Body
Wendy Born
Senator Lisa Boscola
Beverly Bradley
Dr. Patricia Bradt
Mireille Briane
Victoria Brifo
Shelley Brown
Christine Bruce Dr. Regina Brunner
Fusun Bubernack
Alvina Campbell
Alice Carpenter Moat
Dr. Leslie Carroll
Cecelia Connelly-Weida, PH.D.
Nancy Conrad, Esq.
Kim Capers
Terry A. Capuano
Pam DeCampli
Carol Obando-Derstine
Nancy Dischinat
Diane D. Donaher
Vicki Doulé
Dr. Karen Doyle Walton
Susan Drabic
Dr. Ethel Drayton-Craig
Jeanette Eichenwald
Lin Erickson
Jane Ervin
Marilee Falco, CFP, CHFC
Dr. Lona Farr
Debra Fraser-Howze
Deborah Fries Jackson
Marlene “Linny” Fowler
Sally Gammon
Dorota Gasienica Kozak
Dr. Alice Gast
Laurie Gostley Hackett
Michelle Griffin Young
Dr. Teri Haddad, ED.D.
Bonnie J. Hall
Candance Herrman
Frances Hesselbein
Kassie Hilgert
Kit Hower
Miriam Huertas
Katarah A. Jordan
Danielle M. Joseph
Joanne Kostecky
Michelle Kott
Ann L. Kotz
Suzanne Kresge
Susan Kubik
Connie Kunda
Dolores Laputka
Lisa Liddington
Mary E. Lisicky, CFP
Katie Loeb-Schwab
Jennifer Mann
Kathy Matthews
Eileen Mera
Ellen Millard-Kern
Dr. Donna Miller
Mimi Miley
Barbara Morton
Donna Mulholland
Patricia Mullin
Councilwoman Olga Negron
The Rev. Dr. Christine
Nelson
Dr. Patti Ota
Priscilla Payne Hurd
Lupe Pearce
Darlene Pors
Dr. Rajika E. Reed
Tina Richardson
Ardath Rodale
Marci Ronald-Lesko
Estelle Ruppert
Ashley Russo
Dr. Debbie Salas-Lopez
Meloney Sallie-Dosunmu
Dr. Joan Schork
Dr. Diane Scott
Stephanie Sherry
Evelyn Soto
Kathryn Stephanoff
Pamela Stewart
Deborah Sundlof, DO
Carmen Twillie Ambar
Pamela Varkony
AnnMarie Vigilante, PE
Mary Ellyn Voden
Carol Watters
Helene Whitaker
Diane M. Wittry
Ilene Wood
Susan Yee
Sharon J. Zondag
2024-2025 Board of Directors and Girl Advisors
Nicole LeVine Chair PECO
Debbie O’Brien First Vice Chair Bank of America
OFFICERS
Ann Donley Vice Chair Retired Certified Public Accountant
Loraine Ballard Morrill Vice Chair iHeartMedia
MEMBERS-AT-LARGE
Jennifer Dempsey Fox Treasurer Consultant
Joann GonzalezGenerals Secretary University of Pennsylvania
Crystal Ashby Community Volunteer
Christy Barnhart Enersys
Anne Baum Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital
Mary Beth Biddle Lockheed Martin
Harris Bock Dispute Resolution Institute
Terri Boyer Villanova University
Stacy Broad Attorney
Fusun Bubernack ET&T
Diana Cortes Morgan Lewis
Judy Freyer Retired, The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church
Allison Green Johnson Lincoln Financial Group
Ellen Iobst IOBST Supply Chain Consulting, LLC
Kathy Killian Retired, Philadelphia Phillies
Stephanie L. Kosta Comcast
Lorina Marshall-Blake Independence Blue Cross
Olubunmi Ojikutu Reading Hospital - Tower Health
Rick Perkins Retired, The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
Ashley Russo ASR Media
Dayi Miriam Shou PwC
GIRL ADVISORS TO THE BOARD
Lindy A. Plymouth Whitemarsh High School
Myah D. Daniel Boone Area High School
Marisa M.
Julia R. Masterman High School
Girl Scout Camp Song Lyrics “Boom Chicka Boom”
VERSE 1:
I said a Boom Chicka Boom
I said a Boom Chicka Boom
I said a Boom Chicka Rocka Chicka Rocka Chicka Boom
Uh huh
Oh yeah
One more time
Really quiet style
VERSE 2:
I said a Boom Chicka Boom
I said a Boom Chicka Boom
I said a Boom Chicka Rocka Chicka Rocka Chicka Boom
Uh huh
Oh yeah
One more time
Loud style
VERSE 3:
I said a Boom Chicka Boom
I said a Boom Chicka Boom
I said a Boom Chicka Rocka Chicka Rocka Chicka Boom
Uh huh
Oh yeah
No more times
Inspire the next generation of change-makers and help us celebrate Lehigh Valley leaders who are making the world a better place! Do you know someone who:
❧ Exemplifies extraordinary civic, professional, and philanthropic leadership and achievement?
❧ Acts as a positive role model for girls and is committed to making the world a better place?
❧ Showcases the Girl Scout values of courage, confidence, and character?
❧ Lives or works in Lehigh Valley
Submit a nomination by emailing takethelead@gsep.org
Closing Song Lyrics “Make
New Friends”
Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver, and the other’s gold.
A circle is round, it has no end. That’s how long, I want to be your friend.
A fire burns bright, it warms the heart. We’ve been friends, from the very start.
You have one hand, I have the other. Put them together, we have each other.
In memory and in honor of Frances Hesselbein, who shared her leadership skills and vision with The Girl Scouts, West Point, CEO’s and with Women United
Host your next event at one of GSEP’s camp properties!
Immerse yourself in nature while creating unforgettable memories! Visitors can enjoy:
• Indoor and outdoor meeting areas and activities
• Comfortable accommodations
• Catering options for groups large and small
In its pilot year, over 100 girls in grades 6-12 are participating in hands-on workshops, connecting with amazing volunteers and mentors, and developing impactful community projects. All participants have the opportunity to earn the prestigious Girl Scout Silver or Gold Award.
Hands-on Workshops
GirlzDay is a day-long event for girls of all ages! Featuring tons of hands-on activities for girls and their families, an exhibition of girls’ Take Action projects, plus keynote presentations and breakout sessions features phenomenal women and girls.
Keynote Speaker: Tina Wells
Closing Ceremonies Performer: Madison Reyes
Sponsors:
David
Ann Marie and Terry Horner
Bunmi Ojikutu , MD
Harris T. Bock
Deb Weinstein, Esq.
Dona File & Jeannette Morris
Shaffer
Sullivan Point Strategies
To donate online, please scan the QR Code:
This is your Paddle Raise bidder number.
If you would like to support Girl Scouts going to camp this summer, please raise your program so GSEP staff can record your bidder number.
