Four women leaders who exemplify courage, confidence, and character will be paired\u00a0<\/i>\u00a0with local Girl Scouts as mentors and honored this\u00a0April<\/i><\/p>\n
\u00a0(December 18, 2025)<\/b>\u2014\u00a0Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania<\/a><\/u>\u00a0(GSEP) is thrilled to announce its 2026 Take the Lead Lehigh Valley honorees \u2013 four female leaders who exemplify the Girl Scouts\u2019 mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.<\/p>\n This year\u2019s honorees are leaders in both their professional industries and communities, serving as positive role models for Girl Scouts in Lehigh Valley through their careers and dedication to local causes they support. The honorees will be recognized at a special Girl Scout-led event at Delta Hotels by Marriott Allentown Lehigh Valley on Tuesday, April 23, 2026.<\/p>\n 2026 Take the Lead Lehigh Valley Honorees<\/b><\/p>\n \u201cThrough their vision, resilience, and commitment to excellence and lifting others in the community, our 2026 Take the Lead Lehigh Valley honorees truly exemplify Girl Scout values,\u201d said Kim E. Fraites-Dow, Chief Executive Officer of GSEP. \u201cWe are thrilled to honor these women and celebrate both their individual accomplishments and the impact they have in strengthening our community. We look forward to Girl Scouts from Lehigh Valley learning firsthand from these women what it takes to lead a life of purpose.\u201d<\/p>\n Beyond serving as an opportunity to acknowledge women leaders in the region, Take the Lead is also a unique leadership opportunity for Girl Scouts. As part of the program, high school-aged Girl Scouts are paired with each honoree to shadow them for a day to gain impactful career and leadership insights, as well as receive guidance on building their own professional networks. The girls, who are selected through a competitive application and interview process, then creatively reflect on the experience and deliver presentations at the Take the Lead event. The program provides unparalleled public speaking, creative writing, and relationship management opportunities. In addition, Girl Scouts will serve as presenters, emcees, event hosts, social media influencers, and chorus members \u2013 because GSEP\u2019s signature fundraising event, Take the Lead, is truly an event for girls, by girls.<\/p>\n Take the Lead Lehigh Valley is co-chaired by Krista Ortwein, Director, Corporate Social Responsibility \u201cEach year, our Take the Lead Lehigh Valley event raises critical funds for Girl Scouting in Eastern Pennsylvania. We are grateful to our co-chairs and committee members whose tireless efforts help continue the success of this program and\u00a0<\/a>ensures\u00a0that every girl has access to the Girl Scout Leadership Experience,\u201d said Fraites-Dow.<\/p>\n This year, guests are welcome to enjoy a cocktail reception including Girl Scout-led activities followed by an inspiring program celebrating outstanding leaders and girls who are making a difference in our community.<\/p>\n For more information about Take the Lead sponsorships and tickets, visit\u00a0<\/b>www.gsep.org\/takethelead<\/a><\/u><\/b>\u00a0or call 267-332-5483.<\/b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n About Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania\u202f<\/b><\/p>\n Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania (GSEP) is the largest girl-serving organization in Pennsylvania and builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. What was started in 1912 in Savannah, Georgia by founder Juliette Gordon Low as one small, yet dedicated troop of diverse girls has grown into 2.8 million Girl Scouts across the U.S. today. GSEP serves more than 25,000 girls in partnership with more than\u00a014,000 volunteers in Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton, and Philadelphia counties. Today, 80 percent of women in leadership and executive roles in the U.S. are Girl Scouts. Girl Scout alumni\u00a0comprise\u00a070 percent of women in the U.S. Congress. For further information about Girl Scouting, how to join, volunteer, reconnect, or donate, call 215-564-2030 or visit\u00a0www.gsep.org<\/a><\/u>. Follow @GirlScoutsEPenn on X,\u00a0Instagram\u00a0and Facebook.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Four women leaders who exemplify courage, confidence, and character will be paired\u00a0\u00a0with local Girl Scouts as mentors and honored this\u00a0April \u00a0(December 18, 2025)\u2014\u00a0Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania\u00a0(GSEP) is thrilled to … Continue reading GIRL SCOUTS OF EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA ANNOUNCES 2026 TAKE THE LEAD LEHIGH VALLEY HONOREES<\/span> \n
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