January 23, 2024
Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Celebrates Remarkable Women as Leading Women Award Honorees
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Stacy Wilbur
(Waltham, MA- January 23, 2024) - Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts (GSEMA) proudly announces the recipients of the Leading Women Awards, recognizing outstanding women who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, resilience, and commitment to their communities. This prestigious honor is presented to individuals whose contributions have made a lasting impact on the lives of others.
Roxann C. Cooke, Managing Director and Consumer Bank Regional Director at JPMorgan Chase; Ami Kuan Danoff, co-founder and CFO of the Women's Foundation of Boston and Founding Partner of the National Women's Soccer League Boston team; and Lindsay Jubelt, M.D., Chief Population Health Officer for Mass General Brigham and Chief Medical Officer for Mass General Brigham Health Plan will all be honored at the Leading Women Awards celebration on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 from 7-9:30 AM at the Boston Marriott Copley Place.
These extraordinary women come from diverse backgrounds, and they share a common thread of dedication to making a positive difference in their communities. Their stories inspire and empower, embodying the values of leadership, integrity, and community service that the Girl Scout Movement holds dear.
"We are thrilled to honor these exceptional women who embody the spirit of leadership and service. Through their tireless efforts, they have not only achieved personal success but have also paved the way for others to follow," said Barbara Fortier, CEO, Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts. "GSEMA is proud to celebrate their accomplishments and share their stories as a source of inspiration for future generations of leaders.24.
In addition, GSEMA will recognize PwC with its Corporate Change Maker Award, which is given to corporations that demonstrate a significant dedication to female leadership development through financial support and service to the organization. For over 20 years, PwC has partnered with GSEMA through strategic initiatives including Girl Scouts at Home during the pandemic, Community Engagement, and STEM. Over the past two years, PwC has supported GSEMA's annual Cookies & Cocktails fundraising event through premier sponsorship, planning and hosting the event at their offices in the Seaport. PwC staff have been highly engaged with the event by leading the planning committee and volunteering at the event. Additionally, PwC has been a longtime sponsor of the Leading Women Awards. PwC has two partners on GSEMA's Board of Directors: GSEMA Board's Second Vice Chair Elizabeth Fitzula and Member-at-Large Gena Wilson Sullivan.
The Leading Women Awards features a fireside chat moderated by NECN Commentator Sue O'Connell. Additionally, our Leading Women will be joined by three accomplished Girl Scouts, to discuss how their experiences helped them leverage tools to create independence, find the courage to fail and keep trying, and use their power to do good.
The Leading Women Awards brings together community leaders, supporters, and Girl Scouts of all ages to celebrate the achievements of these remarkable women. GSEMA has honored more than 250 women with the Leading Women Award since its inception in 1992. The prestigious list of honorees includes those with outstanding careers who have made a significant, positive impact in an impressive array of fields. To learn more, sponsor, or purchase tickets, please visit www.gsema.org/leadingwomen.
For more information on Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts, please visit www.gsema.org, or follow their social media channels, lnstagram, Facebook, and Linkedln, for the latest updates on the organization.
About Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts
Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts (GSEMA) is 30,000 strong, with 20,000 girls and 10,000 volunteers in 178 communities in eastern Massachusetts, building girl scouts of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. GSEMA is the largest girl serving organization in Massachusetts and the 10th largest Girl Scout council in the United States. Girl Scouts is the preeminent leadership development organization for girls. To volunteer, reconnect, donate, join, or learn more, visit gsema.org.
