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Tuesday, May 16, 2017

2017 Gold Award &Scholarship Ceremony

Our Mission Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

The Girl Scout PromiseOn my honor, I will try:

To serve God and my country,To help people at all times,And to live by the Girl Scout Law.

The Girl Scout LawI will do my best to be

honest and fair,friendly and helpful,considerate and caring,courageous and strong, andresponsible for what I say and do,

and torespect myself and others,respect authority,use resources wisely,make the world a better place, andbe a sister to every Girl Scout.

Our VisionBe the premier leadership organization for girls in New York City.

2017 Gold Award &Scholarship Ceremony

May 16, 2017 - 7-9pmBaruch College

Welcome ................................................................................................................Carmen Dubroc

Flag Ceremony .............................................................. Gold Award & Scholarship Recipients

CEO Remarks .................................................................................. Barbara Murphy-Warrington

Keynote Address ....................................................................................Madelyn Antoncic, PhD

Gold Award Presentations ..................................................................................Carmen Dubroc• Advocates• Educators• Humanitarians

A Tribute to My Mentor ......................................................................... Gold Award Recipients

Future Woman of Distinction Scholarship Remarks ........................................Janice Wang

Scholarship Presentations ......................Carmen Dubroc & Barbara Murphy-Warrington• Dr. Harry Britenstool Scholarships • Carmen Dubroc Bright Future Scholarship

Closing Remarks ...................................................................................................Carmen Dubroc

Flag Ceremony ............................................................. Gold Award & Scholarship Recipients

“God Bless America” .....................................................................................................................All

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28,866NYC Girls Served in 2016 25%

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15%

12%

GSGNY At-A-Glance

adult volunteers.8,224

of girls come from low to moderate-income families.70%

girls attend Camp Kaufmann.5,000+

Independent/Other: 5%

The Gold Award At-A-Glance

NYC girls are receiving the Gold Award – the highest honor in Girl Scouts – tonight.48

hours to design and implement a community service project.80+

hours of community service performed by this year’s NYC Gold Awardees.

3,700+

70+college scholarships

are available to Girl Scouts who complete their

Gold Award.of girls come from low to moderate-income families.

Welcome!We are delighted to welcome you to our 2017 Girl Scout Gold Award and Scholarship Ceremony Presentation. At the Girl Scouts, we strive to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. The remarkable young women we celebrate this evening are shining examples of these ideals. We are proud to bestow on them the Gold Award. Earning the Gold Award is no easy feat – only 6% of eligible Girl Scouts achieve this prestigious honor. We are thrilled that 47 girls here in New York City demonstrated real leadership as they devoted at least 80 hours to enact lasting change in their communities by devising and implementing a Take Action service project. The number of awardees and the impressive reach of their projects reflect our girls’ initiative and community spirit. We are confident that they are on their way to becoming leaders of tomorrow – the kind of leaders we need in our diverse society. This year’s Gold Awardees have collectively devoted over 3,700 hours of service. They are a credit to our organization and to the great city of New York. On behalf of the girls, volunteers, board, and staff of the Girl Scouts of Greater New York, we congratulate all of our extraordinary Gold Awardees and Scholarship recipients. Yours in Girl Scouting,

Michelle R. Clayman Barbara Murphy-WarringtonBoard President Chief Executive Officer

Girl Scout Gold AwardThe Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest and most prestigious award a young woman can earn in Girl Scouting. A young woman who has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award can look forward to greater access to college scholarships, paid internships, and community awards. More than 5,500 Girl Scouts design, implement, and complete Gold Award projects every year. Each girl is required to design and complete an 80+ hour Take Action project that will have a great impact on her community.

Dr. Harry Britenstool ScholarshipsThe Britenstool Scholarship is endowed in honor of Dr. Harry Britenstool for the Girl Scouts of Greater New York. It is designed for those young women with high scholastic ability, strong dedication to serving their communities, and career goals oriented toward the fields of medicine, science, or civic affairs. The scholarship is an award for the first year of college and is renewable for three years, provided that all renewal eligibility requirements are met. The award may be applied to the college of the recipient’s choice. The number of awards and the amounts vary each year, since the available funds are based on the annual income from the Dr. Harry Britenstool Trust.

Carmen Dubroc Bright Future ScholarshipThe Carmen Dubroc Bright Future Scholarship is presented in honor of Carmen Dubroc, President and Chair Emerita of the Girl Scouts of Greater New York’s Board of Directors. It is designed for a young woman interested in pursuing a career in the arts, education, civil service, STEM, or the non-profit sector. The Girl Scout awarded with this scholarship has demonstrated a commitment to community service, participation in extracurricular activities, leadership ability, and the values of Girl Scouting and the Girl Scout Promise and Law.

Future Woman of Distinction AwardEach year the Future Woman of Distinction Award is given to one Ambassador Girl Scout in New York City who has earned her Gold Award, and who represents the ideals inherent in Girl Scouting through her participation in and commitment to community service, high academic achievement, leadership skills, and ability to communicate the values of Girl Scouting, and who provides an exemplary example of Girl Scouting for all Girl Scouts and the Council’s constituents.

This Award, together with a scholarship to continue her education, was presented to Janice Wang at our annual Women of Distinction Breakfast in October 2016. In addition to receiving this Award at the Breakfast, Janice shared her Girl Scout experience with our 500+ person audience. She also has attended Girl Scout events as a representative of all NYC Girl Scouts throughout the 2016-2017 year.

About Tonight’s Awards

Carmen Dubroc

Carmen Dubroc has over twenty-five years of senior marketing and management experience at some of America’s best known brand leaders including Calvin Klein, Godiva Chocolate, Charles of the Ritz Cosmetics, Avon Products, Inc. and Weight Watchers International. Over the years, she has been a guest speaker and lecturer to business associations, women’s organizations, and marketing conferences. Earlier in her career Ms. Dubroc was a teacher for five years and was a Committee member for the New York State Commission on the Status of Women.

Ms. Dubroc is a lifetime member of the Girl Scouts and a member of the Juliette Low Society. She was introduced to the Council in 1993 and quickly became enthralled with the organization’s mission. She joined the Board of Directors in 1997, was elected Board President from 2004 until 2008, and then served as Board Chair from 2008 to 2012. As such, she has served as ex-officio chair of all of the Council’s Board committees.

Ms. Dubroc holds a B.A. in Languages from Benedictine College and completed her Post-Graduate Degree at the Sorbonne University in Paris. She resides in New York City with her husband, Lewis Haber. She considers the Girl Scouts to be her “life’s work.”

Our Emcee

Madelyn Antoncic, PhDFormer Vice President and Treasurer

The World Bank

Madelyn Antoncic, Ph.D. is the former Vice President and Treasurer of the World Bank, where in addition to her financial responsibilities, she oversaw technical assistance and capacity building programs working with developing and emerging economies.

During her tenure at the World Bank, Dr. Antoncic’s financial responsibilities included overseeing the management of $145 billion in assets for the World Bank, its affiliates, over 700 trust funds, and over 55 other official-sector institutions; the $22 billion World Bank Group’s (WBG) pension; the WB’s $135 billion derivatives portfolio; its $45 billion annual financing program; its $40 billion equity capital; and over $30 billion in daily cash payments and disbursements for the WBG.

Among many initiatives which Dr. Antoncic led was financial innovation including implementing a new World Bank Capital-at-Risk Bond and Facility for catastrophic risks such as Ebola. She also led the development of catastrophic risk structures to help countries mitigate and transfer climate-related catastrophic risk. Under her leadership, the World Bank completed the largest weather and energy derivative transaction the market has ever seen ($450 million) to help a member country hedge against droughts and high energy prices.

Dr. Antoncic has held leadership roles spanning global markets for more than 30 years. She began her career as an Economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and held senior roles at Goldman Sachs, Barclays Capital and Lehman Brothers. She is currently Executive Director of a half-trillion dollar asset management firm.

She is a Member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Risk Management in Financial Institutions and is recipient of numerous awards including the Girl Scouts Annual Tribute Dinner Award; the National Partnership for Women and Families Award; the NYU Stern Women in Business, Distinguished Alumna Award; the Risk Manager of the Year Award from Risk; and was named among the 100 Most Influential People in Finance by Treasury and Risk Management.

She is a longtime member of the Board of Overseers of the Weill Cornell Medical College, which recently announced the establishment of the Madelyn Antoncic, Ph.D., Pediatric Research Fund for Childhood Disease. She is a former member of the Board of Directors of the Girl Scout Council of Greater New York, and is a member of the Economic Club of New York and of its Centennial Society.

She holds a Ph.D. in Economics with a minor in Finance from the New York University Stern School of Business, was an Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Doctoral Fellow and has taught economics and finance at the Graduate and Undergraduate Schools of Business of The Stern School of New York University.

Keynote Speaker

Hiba AlyPaia Amelio

Angelina BiondoKayla Blackwell

Joey ChenConnie Chow

Marissa D’AntoniElizabeth Daly

Alyssa DiazRebecca DupouxKaylee EttingerCaitlin FaustnerAnjelica FerraAlexa Fucile

Amanda GullicksonJadhia HarperSadia Huque

Kiara HubbardKhadijatou Jallow

Francesca Louis JeanMichaela JohnsonElizabeth Karpen

Ashley KongMandy Lee

Abigail LeongRheannon Loffredo

Maggie LohMykaela Lowe-Arthur

Nicole MagliuloMylene MarlinGrace McGrath

Caroline MurphyMarcy Ng

Paraskevi PaloumbisVassilia Plakas

Sarah QuiñonesHailey Rama

Mathea RobertsJaysalee Salcedo

Stavroula SartzetakisParis Sims

Gabrielle Smith-GoldsonNicole SullivanAmanda TangMarie Traore

Bernice ValcourtJulia Wanamaker

Xui Ti Wang

2017 Gold Award Recipients

2016-2017 Dr. Harry BritenstoolScholarship Recipients

Amanda TangXiomara KellyKiara Hubbard

Maggie LohPaia Amelio

Hiba AlyJanice Wang

2016-2017 Dr. Harry BritenstoolScholarship Renewals

Sarah AtanasioDimple Belani

Aiyana Pierce-DezonieGabrielle Savoca

Carmen Dubroc Bright Future Scholarship Recipients

Mandy LeeMaggie Loh

2017 Gold Award RecipientsHiba AlyTroop 5381 - Staten Island

Years in Scouting: 10

Her Plans after High School: To become a successful woman leader in the STEM field.

Her Interests/Achievements: Muslim Club, National Honor Society, Global Kids and Girl Scout Leadership Institute.

Her Project: Collaborating with various non-profit organizations, Hiba worked to build a stronger connection with the communities of Staten Island, and she encouraged others to change their perceptions of the underserved.

She Would Like to Thank: “My troop leader and my parents as well as my older siblings for supporting me through my journey.”

Paia AmelioTroop 3216 - Manhattan


Her Plans after High School: To go to Northwestern University and double major in Theater and Neuroscience/Pre-Med track.

Her Interests/Achievements: Music, drama and pursuing a career in neuroscience.

Her Project: Paia developed ‘Spotlight,’ a four-week camp that promoted self-expression through drama and illustrated the importance of the arts. ‘Spotlight’ participants were from communities who lacked access to the arts.

She Would Like to Thank: “Ms. Daly, Ms. Ginette, Mr. Chung, Megan Doran, and my parents for providing me unconditional love and support”.

Angelina BiondoTroop 2966 - Brooklyn


Her Plans after High School: To study nursing with a minor in Italian at the College of Mount Saint Vincent.

Her Interests/Achievements: Playing soccer, drawing, and painting.

Her Project: Angelina raised awareness for cancer using social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram. She then collected donations, which were used to make baskets for the outpatient ward at Memorial Sloan Kettering.

She Would Like to Thank: “My mom, my dad, my leader, and all my friends and family who donated and raised awareness for my cause.”

Kayla BlackwellTroop 2903 - Brooklyn


Her Plans after High School: To attend college and study Business and Acting.

Her Interests/Achievements: Swimming, Speech & Debate Team, Delta GEM Cheerleading Club, Girl Scouts Silver Award, Presidential Volunteer Award.

Her Project: Kayla raised awareness for Haiti’s need for hygiene products after Hurricane Matthew. She collected donations and was able to provide much needed items to two organizations serving Haiti.

She Would Like to Thank: “My mom and my leader, Sabrina Blackwell, for always supporting me. Also, thanks to family and friends for donating the items and supporting me and my project.”

Joey ChenTroop 8030 - Brooklyn


Her Plans after High School: To attend college.

Her Interests/Achievements: Music, sailing, rock climbing, gymnastics, Scholastic Honorable Mention, and Girl Scout Leadership Institute.

Her Project: Joey spread awareness on Mental Health issues faced by teenagers. She conducted workshops that were geared towards assisting at-risk teens address this issue through photography.

She Would Like to Thank: “All my friends’ robust support in helping spread the word on his important topic.”

Connie ChowTroop 3197 - Manhattan


Her Plans after High School: To study Business Management at Adelphi University.

Her Interests/Achievements: Traveling, girls’ handball team, National Honor Society.

Her Project: Connie addressed the lack of education for middle and high schoolers on personal finance. She created lesson plans that taught students financial literacy.

She Would Like to Thank: “My family and everyone in Troop 3197, especially all the leaders that helped me through the journey.”

Elizabeth DalyTroop 3216 - Manhattan


Her Plans after High School: To attend Trinity College.

Her Interests/Achievements: Working with children to support their development.

Her Project: Elizabeth addressed the lack of access to books for children from low-income families. Her project, coupled with the renovation of the library, gave children at Cassidy’s Place access to hundreds of books, with a chance to now borrow books weekly.

She Would Like to Thank: “My mom for being so supportive.”

Alyssa DiazTroop 1552 - Bronx


Her Plans after High School: To attend college and major in Biochemistry and undertake a Pre-Med track.

Her Interests/Achievements: Dancing, volunteering, National Honors Society, Presidential Volunteer Service Award, Internship at Metropolitan Hospital.

Her Project: Alyssa addressed the increasing number of homeless people in her community by organizing a breakfast run with Mt. Olive Baptist Church and successfully engaging her church to continue her efforts for years to come.

She Would Like to Thank: “My mother and leader for giving me confidence and supporting me. Also, Mount Olive Baptist Church and everyone who donated.”

2017 Gold Award RecipientsRebecca DupouxTroop 4591 - Queens


Her Plans after High School: To become a Pre-Law student at Bethune Cookman College.

Her Interests/Achievements: Girl Scout Leadership Institute, Silver Award, Leadership Award, Rosedale Football Cheerleading Organization, Girl State attendee.

Her Project: Rebecca raised awareness in her community about the significance of what our veterans do and the sacrifices they go through and all they’ve done for our country.

She Would Like to Thank: “I would like to thank my family and friends for their support.”

Kaylee EttingerTroop 5158 – Staten Island


Her Plans after High School: To study communications and media arts.

Her Interests/Achievements: Track & field, surfing, National Honor Society, Girl Scouts.

Her Project: Kaylee collected 1,520 pairs of sneakers and donated them to individuals in underserved countries as a way to address issues of poverty and allow others the opportunity to share in her passion for athletics.

She Would Like to Thank: “Everyone who donated sneakers, promoted my project, and offered guidance. Special thanks to my parents for always being there!”

Caitlin FaustnerTroop 2766 - Brooklyn


Her Plans after High School: To continue to give back to the community.

Her Interests/Achievements: Camping, Bronze and Silver Awards, was recently pinned as an adult Girl Scout lifetime member.

Her Project: Caitlin collected slightly used prom dresses, bridesmaid dresses, and other formalwear to be donated to young women who cannot afford dresses for special events, such as prom. She strongly believes every girl deserves to feel confident at special events, regardless of her economic situation.

She Would Like to Thank: “Everyone who supported me and made donations.”

Marissa D’AntoniTroop 5203 – Staten Island


Her Plans after High School: To attend college and study Civil Engineering.

Her Interests/Achievements: National Jr. Honor Society, golf, math, swimming, band, Habitat For Humanity, Student Senate, Petrides Against Cancer, Girl Scouts Cadette Green Corps, Girl Scouts Bronze and Silver Awards, Girl Scouts Counselor in Training (CIT).

Her Project: Marissa addressed the issue of childhood safety and missing children by hosting an event where parents prepared safety IDs for their children. She also created an online PSA and other informational materials.

She Would Like to Thank: “My parents and my troop leader/mentor Pattianne Kelly. Also, my sister Girl Scouts, family, and friends, Father Micciulla and Pat Connors.”

Anjelica FerraTroop 4947 - Queens


Her Plans after High School: To study special education and history, and eventually become a Daisy leader.

Her Interests/Achievements: Teaching, swimming, Arista (high honor roll), Girl Scouts.

Her Project: Anjelica addressed the major safety violations at the church where her troop meets. She took aim at the safety hazards including trash and overgrown vines and trees by clearing alley emergency exits and addressing floorplan signage that would improve evacuations.

She Would Like to Thank: “My Mom, my leaders, and my mentor for supporting me and helping me. Thank you to everyone who donated safety materials.”

Alexa FucileTroop 4011 - Queens


Her Plans after High School: To attend Marist College.

Her Interests/Achievements: Advanced Art Program, St. Francis Prep HS Varsity Volleyball.

Her Project: Alexa implemented an arts program at her local school to give children an outlet to creatively express themselves and spark early interest in art.

She Would Like to Thank: “Julie Mansour, Jackie Mancuso and Krista Laurenzano. I could not have achieved this without everyone’s love and support. I cherish my Girl Scouts experience.”

Amanda GullicksonTroop 5364 – Staten Island


Her Plans after High School: To attend Boston College and major in Communication.

Her Interests/Achievements: Current events, watching political news, reading, dog-lover.

Her Project: Amanda helped “Project Hospitality Homeless Women Division in Staten Island” by collecting fully-stocked backpacks for homeless children, and spreading awareness about their everyday necessities.

She Would Like to Thank: “Kathy Connors, my troop leader.”

Jadhia HarperTroop 2087 - Brooklyn


Her Plans after High School: To attend a prestigious university to study Child Psychology.

Her Interests/Achievements: Softball, volleyball, cheerleading club, student government, and STEAM.

Her Project: Jadhia collected and donated books to various child-friendly sites in order to promote literacy and help children develop a love for reading.

She Would Like to Thank: “I would like to thank my mom and my leader for their support, and everyone who donated to my project.”


Khadijatou JallowTroop 5313 – Staten Island


Her Plans after High School: To study Medicine and major in Biochemistry.

Her Interests/Achievements: French Club, Girl Scout Leadership Institute Cohort 3, National Honor Society.

Her Project: Khadijatou addressed the gaps in literacy in an isolated community in Costa Rica by collecting books and school supplies for children in the community. This served to promote literacy and improve the quality of learning tools.

She Would Like to Thank: “I would love to thank my mother and leader for guiding me and the Girl Scout Council staff for pushing me to complete the project.”

Sadia HuqueTroop 3106 - Manhattan


Her Plans after High School: To study business and marketing at Baruch College.

Her Interests/Achievements: Photography, Black Alliance Club, Girl Scouts, Model UN, Student Government.

Her Project: Sadia addressed the stress undergone by high school seniors applying for college by creating a simple and stress-free app to help students submit applications, meet deadlines, and create plans for clearer and brighter futures.

She Would Like to Thank: “I would like to thank my parents, friends, mentors, and everyone who helped me make this dream come true.”

Kiara HubbardTroop 3054 - Manhattan


Her Plans after High School: To attend American University and major in Communications.

Her Interests/Achievements: Yearbook, Oliver Scholar Program, Girl Scout Leadership Institute Cohort 2

Her Project: Kiara’s project addressed the need for educating young children on the benefits of healthy eating. Kiara also focused on “Food Deserts” in her community.

She Would Like to Thank: “I would like to thank my mom for supporting me through this journey.”

Francesca Louis JeanTroop 2696 - Brooklyn


Her Plans after High School: Study Nursing.

Her Interests/Achievements: Playing volleyball, softball, Girl Scouts.

Her Project: Francesca set up a donation drive to provide underserved children in Haiti with school supplies.

She Would Like to Thank: “I would like to thank my mom for helping me achieve my Gold Award and everyone that helped donate supplies.”

Michaela JohnsonTroop 2059 - Brooklyn


Her Plans after High School: To attend Delaware State University.

Her Interests/Achievements: National Honor Society, Yearbook committee.

Her Project: Michaela tackled the issue of homelessness by putting together care packages for people who are homeless throughout the city.

She Would Like to Thank: “I would like to thank my troop leader, Elizabeth Atkins, and everyone who helped me along my journey by providing donations.”

Elizabeth KarpenTroop 3106 - Manhattan


Her Plans after High School: To study Political Science with minors in Gender Studies and Creative Writing.

Her Interests/Achievements: Hazamir: The International Jewish High School Choir, Model UN co-President, Girl Scouts, Student Government.

Her Project: Elizabeth addressed slut shaming and the double standard between men and women depicted in the media, in schools, and in the workplace by creating an awareness website and pledge, as as well as writing educational articles for various online sources.

She Would Like to Thank: “My parents, my leaders, and the cumulative 14,309 followers of the website and pledges for all their support.”

Ashley KongTroop 3197 - Manhattan


Her Plans after High School: To study biology while also playing collegiate lacrosse.

Her Interests/Achievements: National Honor Society, Lacrosse Captain, honor roll, Girl Scout Leadership Institute.

Her Project: Ashley promoted education on natural disaster relief after seeing Hurricane Sandy’s devastation firsthand in her grandmother’s neighborhood. She provided an environment to talk, learn, and make personalized natural disaster first aid kits.

She Would Like to Thank: “I want to thank my Mom and everyone in my troop for shaping me into the leader who I am today.”

Mandy LeeTroop 3106 - Manhattan


Her Plans after High School: Major in Computer Science or Marketing at an amazing university.

Her Interests/Achievements: Horticulture, empowering other young girls, 2017 Carmen Dubroc Bright Future Scholarship winner, Girl Scout Leadership Institute.

Her Project: Mandy researched the impact of standardized testing versus project based assessments (PBAs) on STEM Identities by issuing surveys to students across NYC. She posted her findings on a blog.

She Would Like to Thank: “I would like to thank my troop leaders — Maryann Stimmer, Christine Stimmer, Linda Colon, Daniella Colon, and Rachel Chase — for supporting me through all my hardships and accomplishments for the past six years.”


Maggie LohTroop 3197 - Manhattan


Her Plans after High School: Attend Stony Brook University.

Her Interests/Achievements: Swimming, lifeguarding, Manhattan Borough President’s Office intern, Girl Scout Leadership Institute Cohort 2, and 2017 Carmen Dubroc Bright Future Scholarship

Her Project: Maggie taught students life preparation skills such as CPR and financial education to better prepare high schoolers for life after college.

She Would Like to Thank: “Pamela Tang, Christine Bryd-Tucker, Ruby Ng.”

Mykaela Lowe-ArthurTroop 2696 - Brooklyn


Her Plans after High School: Study Criminal Justice at a Historically Black College and University (HBCU).

Her Interests/Achievements: Playing basketball, dance, Girl Scouts, Student Government Organization.

Her Project: Mykayla strived to remind female victims of domestic violence that there are people who care about them and would always be there for them.

She Would Like to Thank: “My mom, my grandmother, and my leader for helping and supporting me. Thank you to all the people who donated.”

Rheannon LoffredoTroop 5364 – Staten Island


Her Plans after High School: Attending Fairfield University.

Her Interests/Achievements: Horseback riding, gymnastics; National Puerto Rican Day Parade Scholar 2016; Rotary Club of Staten Island Service Above Self Scholarship 2016; Fairfield College: Office of Admissions volunteer, Campion Hall Residential Housing Association, ‘Play like a Girl’, Education Chair on the Executive Team, Spanish Club Member, Colleges against Cancer Member.

Her Project: Rheannon used both in-person and online methods to promote the benefits of Hippotherapy - therapeutic horseback riding - on individuals with a wide range of physical, cognitive, and emotional disabilities.

She Would Like to Thank: “My troop leaders, Katherine Connors and Kate Jaenicke.”

Abigail LeongTroop 3197 - Manhattan


Her Plans after High School: Attend University at Buffalo for Pharmacy.

Her Interests/Achievements: Guitar, karate, Model UN, Girl Scout Leadership Institute Cohort 4.

Her Project: Abigail promoted literacy and implemented a curriculum to help children in pre-k and kindergarten in an after-school program.

She Would Like to Thank: “Both of my parents, my leader, and my adviser for supporting me!”

Nicole MagliuloTroop 4993 - Queens


Her Plans after High School: To study Physical Therapy.

Her Interests/Achievements: Reading, playing volleyball, football, volunteering at Ortho Flex physical therapy unit, National Honor Society.

Her Project: Nicole collected stuffed animals for children at the 106th Precinct who had been recently removed from their homes due to domestic violence.

She Would Like to Thank: “I would like to thank my mom, Michele Magliulo, who has always been supportive of my ideas.”

Mylene MartinTroop 5008 - Staten Island


Her Plans after High School: To study engineering.

Her Interests/Achievements: Dancing, Taekwondo, Girls Scouts, National Honor Society, Student Council, Girl Scout Leadership Institute.

Her Project: Mylene raised awareness about how critical breast cancer early detection is and how it can save lives. She started discussions with various groups, regardless of their age, and shared the story of her grandmother, who is now nine years cancer free.

She Would Like to Thank: “My mom, because she was there to support me every step of the way.”

Grace McGrathTroop 3054 - Manhattan


Her Plans after High School: To study Computer Engineering and Art.

Her Interests/Achievements: Painting, drawing, Girl Scouts, Varsity Swim, Yearbook, Girl Scout Leadership Institute Cohort 4.

Her Project: Grace addressed the lack of accessibility to STEM education by integrating a robotics club into the after-school program at a transitional housing center in the Bronx. The program is expanding to include 3D printing and coding.

She Would Like to Thank: “Mr. Chung for providing endless guidance, Manuela Schaudt for hosting the program at Concourse House, and Stacey Pilson for supporting me!”

Caroline MurphyTroop 1619 - Bronx


Her Plans after High School: To attend the University of Delaware.

Her Interests/Achievements: Caroline graduated from high school and is currently studying at the University of Delaware.

Her Project: In an effort to reduce waste, Caroline transformed juice box pouches into useful items, such as the 200 pencil cases she created for a youth-serving charity. She created video tutorials to show others how to repurpose materials.

She Would Like to Thank: “Everyone who donated juice box pouches and those supported her project in other ways.”

2017 Gold Award RecipientsParaskevi PaloumbisTroop 2873 - Brooklyn


Her Plans after High School: To study biomedical engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Her Interests/Achievements: Forensics Team, Girl Scouts, President of GOYA, Medical Assistant at PATH, math tutor.

Her Project: Paraskevi promoted awareness about violence against women by organizing a self-defense seminar to teach women in her community how to stand up and protect themselves in difficult situations.

She Would Like to Thank: “I would like to thank my family, friends, and troop for their continued support.”

Vasslia PlakasTroop 4404 - Queens


Her Plans after High School: To pursue a career in Medicine and continue to volunteer in a hospital environment.

Her Interests/Achievements: Girl Scouts, Baking Club, Greek Club, National Honor Society, NYULMC Youth Advisor, volunteer at NYPQ.

Her Project: Vassilia addressed the need for extended care to parents and siblings at the bedside by providing care bags for both groups. Tip sheets for hospitalized teens and medical personnel were created to improve communication and promote self-advocacy.

She Would Like to Thank: “My mom/leader, my father, and my brother for their never-ending support, and everyone who donated time/supplies to my project.”

Sarah QuiñonesTroop 1126 - Manhattan


Her Plans after High School: To study to become a physical therapist.

Her Interests/Achievements: Girl Scouts, track, cross country, Guitar Club.

Her Project: Utilizing extensive research, and inspired by her relationship with her sister, Sarah worked to promote awareness and acceptance of those who fall within the autistic spectrum, and the struggles they encounter. Through work with her Girl Scout troop, essays, informative powerpoints, and an online pledge, Sarah advocated for a more accepting world.

She Would Like to Thank: “I would like to thank my parents, my sister, my leader, and my advisor for their support in this endeavor.”

Marcy NgTroop 3197 - Manhattan


Her Plans after High School: To study Early Childhood Education at Hunter College and eventually become a teacher.

Her Interests/Achievements: Volleyball, Girl Scouts, Girl Scout Leadership Institute Cohort 3.

Her Project: Marcy promoted awareness about the lack of educational opportunities for many girls and women around the world. By speaking to advisory groups at her school, and creating a blog as a public resource for information, Marcy encouraged her peers to never take their education for granted, and to always fight for a girl’s right to learn.

She Would Like to Thank: “I would like to thank my leaders, teachers, and mom for supporting me and helping me through this process.”

Hailey RamaTroop 4476 - Queens


Her Plans after High School: To study Songwriting and Music Education at Belmont University in Nashville, TN, and eventually become either a music teacher or a major label songwriter.

Her Interests/Achievements: Campus Ministry Leader, Varsity Lacrosse, part-time music teacher, NYSSMA, guitar, piano, ukulele, banjo.

Her Project: As a believer in the healing power of music, Hailey brought music into schools and hospitals. She contributed to the glee program at St. Luke’s School and successfully attained musical instruments for locations like St. Mary’s Children Hospital.

She Would Like to Thank: “I want to thank my momma for always supporting me with every dream I have... no matter how crazy!”

Mathea RobertsTroop 2087 - Brooklyn


Her Plans after High School: To attend college.

Her Interests/Achievements: Photography and crochet.

Her Project: Mathea collected blankets for the elderly and gave them to hospitals and nursing homes in her community and nationwide.

She Would Like to Thank: “Greetings go out to my Girl Scouts leader, friends family churchgoers and a community nationwide.”

Jaysalee SalcedoTroop 2966 - Brooklyn


Her Plans after High School: To study Communications and Broadcast Media at The College of Saint Rose.

Her Interests/Achievements: Latino Dance captain, modern dance, yearbook, student government, Head Ambassador, Campus ministry leader.

Her Project: Jaysalee addressed the issue of teen pregnancy by collecting donations for teen moms and their children. She also provided them with information on assistance options.

She Would Like to Thank: “I would like to thank my mom and leader for being a great support system.”

Stavroula SartzetakisTroop 2873 - Brooklyn


Her Plans after High School: To study chemical engineering.

Her Interests/Achievements: Research, National Honor Society, basketball.

Her Project: Stavroula organized a necessities drive to provide donations to the people of Haiti in the wake of Hurricane Matthew to raised awareness of their situation.

She Would Like to Thank: “My parents, friends, and leader who listened to me talk about this project endlessly and supported me the entire time!”

2017 Gold Award RecipientsGabrielle Smith-GoldsonTroop 2696 - Brooklyn


Her Plans after High School: To study Business at the University of Virginia.

Her Interests/Achievements: Singing, Girl Scouts, peer tutoring in Calculus, church youth group.

Her Project: Gabrielle helped girls hold on to their dream of attending their prom night regardless of their ability to afford a dress. She held a prom dress clothing drive for girls who couldn’t afford prom dresses or were uncomfortable wearing the dresses in their closets.

She Would Like to Thank: “I would like to thank everyone who donated dresses, as well as my mother and troop leaders.”

Nicole SullivanTroop 4011 - Queens


Her Plans after High School: To study Nursing.

Her Interests/Achievements: National Honor Society, acting, dancing, volleyball.

Her Project: Nicole involved local elementary school children in service projects that she developed in order to benefit Veterans, recently deployed soldiers, the homeless, and others in need.

She Would Like to Thank: “I would like to thank my mom and my leader for their support, and all those who donated to my project.”

Amanda TangTroop 3197 - Manhattan


Her Plans after High School: To study Human Services or Psychology at the University at Albany, and later pursue a career in physical therapy.

Her Interests/Achievements: Jubilee chorale, Girl Scout Costa Rica destination, Robateau and Associates internship, Film Project: Teen Resource Center, and the Girl Scout Leadership Institute Cohort 2.

Her Project: Amanda promoted self-confidence and success in young women by creating a website that allows young women to communicate and be inspired by one another.

She Would Like to Thank: “My mom, troop leaders and Maggie Vasquez for motivating me! Many thanks to Barbara Murphy-Warrington for the interview.”

Paris SimsTroop 3054 - Manhattan


Her Plans after High School: To attend Johnson and Wales University.

Her Interests/Achievements: Baking and pastry arts.

Her Project: Paris addressed the issue of child obesity by teaching kids how to make their own healthy snacks for after school.

She Would Like to Thank: “Stacey Pilson, my troop leader, and my mother for being so supportive.”

Marie TraoreTroop 3054 - Manhattan


Her Plans after High School: To intern at the United Nations while studying Political Science and International Affairs, and eventually become a diplomat.

Her Interests/Achievements: National Honor Society Vice President, Feminist Club officer, volleyball.

Her Project: Marie spread awareness of intersectional feminism, equality, and self-love by creating a Feminist Club in her school.

She Would Like to Thank: “I would like to thank my father for always motivating me, my leader Stacey, and my amazing mentor, Ms. Rosenberg!”

Bernice ValcourtTroop 2696 - Brooklyn


Her Plans after High School: To study Nursing or Business Administration, and minor in Dance.

Her Interests/Achievements: Dance, musical theater, Girl Scouts, the Girl Scout Leadership Institute, cheerleading.

Her Project: Bernice created workshops at her school and in her community to help teenagers learn about self respect and the importance of staying in school.

She Would Like to Thank: “I would like to thank my GS Leader and my mom for supporting me! To everyone who donated snacks, thank you!”

Julia WanamakerTroop 5158 – Staten Island


Her Plans after High School: To attend college and study Forensic Psychology.

Her Interests/Achievements: National Honors Society, Girl Scouts, Key Club, lifeguarding, skiing.

Her Project: Julia created a group dedicated to knitting and crocheting hats for babies born prematurely. The hats were donated to various hospitals throughout Staten Island, and were used as way to educate others on the importance of keeping babies who are born prematurely warm after birth.

She Would Like to Thank: “Everyone who made or donated hats - especially my mom, and my Girl Scout leader.”

Xui Ti WangTroop 3106 - Manhattan


Her Plans after High School: To attend college and be heavily involved with the student body and community.

Her Interests/Achievements: Girl Scouts, Girl Scout Leadership Institute Cohort 4, Relay for Life, Elizabeth Street Garden volunteer, photography.

Her Project: Xui Ti researched the impact of standardized tests on the development of STEM identities in boys versus girls. She then shared her findings on social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.

She Would Like to Thank: “Everyone who has supported me, especially when there were people who didn’t like the project or its results.”

Gold, Silver, and Scholarship Awards Committee

Jennifer ChungAudrey Clayton

Yolande CollymorePauline Edwards

Stavroula FloutisNalda GomesWendy Leung

Joy LuRosanne Smith

Venus K. SmithSusana TorresChristine Yau

Anita Persaud-Dass

Girl Scouts of Greater New York salutes the Gold Circle Members of our Family Partnership Appeal

Girl Scouts of Emmanuel Baptist ChurchHoward Ho

Northbrook 2 Girl ScoutsTatiana Serafin

Sylvia SmithCheryl L. Swiatkowski

We thank all of our Funders, Girl Scout Volunteers, Family Members, Alumnae and other Friends for their support, which is helping to expand leadership opportunities for girls in New York City. For a complete list of our supporters, please visit www.girlscoutsnyc.org/support.

Maggie Vasquez, Senior Director of ProgramsMarlinda Cesar, Manager, Teen Leadership Programs

Upcoming Events

Girl Scout Leadership Institute Cohort 4 Graduation

at Baruch CollegeWednesday, June 14, 2017

2017 Women of Distinction Breakfast

at Cipriani 42nd StreetOctober 24, 2017

2018 Gold Achievement Gala

Spring 2018

For more information about these events, please contact Sasha Thompson

at 212.645.4000 x241 or [email protected]

www.girlscoutsnyc.org

Board of Directors

Patrice A. TanakaRobert OuimetteAlyssa MoederTodd Guenther

Sheri Wilson-Gray

James G. GundellBarbara J. Cooperman

Jennifer M. LeeKerry A. Tatlock

Vice Presidents

Treasurer

Kim Bourne

Kimberly S. BlanchardRhonda BostonBrittany Bragg

Stephanie R. BreslowSarah E. Cogan

Lynda DaveySamantha KappagodaCatherine M. Keating

Susan LiddieJoy Lu

Melissa McClenaghan MartinTrish McEvoy

Lindsay B. McKennaAmanda N. Persaud

Caitlin PincusMelissa Rice

Stephanie K. SchnabelDhivya Suryadevara

Suzanne Yadav

Nicolette P. BinghamCarmen DubrocLynn A. FosterEdina Jennison

Susan NitzeMary S. Phipps

Patricia Stensrud

Board Members

Presidents Emeritae

Chief Executive Officer

Barbara Murphy-Warrington

Chair

Rose M. Littlejohn

President

Michelle R. Clayman

Herbert E. Morse Ann Newburger Catryna SeymourHonorary Directors

Girl Scouts of Greater New York Leadership Center40 Wall Street, Suite 708

New York, NY 10005www.girlscoutsnyc.org

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