Girl Scouts of Nassau County

Did you know: less than two percent of annual giving has benefitted girl- and women-focused organizations? That has changed thanks to philanthropist MacKenzie Scott's investment in Girl Scouts. We are incredibly grateful to be the recipient of a record breaking $1.8 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott which will help us not only accelerate our mission, but will help us expand access and engagement of girls and families in Nassau County. This generous gift will significantly advance our ability to provide life-changing experiences, mentorship, and programming to all girls. When you invest in girls you will change the world-- because when one girl succeeds, we all succeed!   Mackenzie Scott – Thank you for investing in girls and Girl Scouts!! 💚 #GiveToWomenandGirls https://nwsdy.li/3yRmuKK

Patricia Mercer is the founder of PM Consulting. Her most recent role was EVP of Barrymore Brands where she led key brand partnerships & oversaw the expansion of Beautiful by Drew Barrymore into Home, Pet and Travel at Walmart. She is a results-driven brand strategy and operations specialist with over 20 years of wholesale manufacturing, marketing and brand agency experience. She has developed and executed award-winning strategies for major consumer product programs at retail. She has considerable proficiency in business development and client relationship management. And with a natural propensity for making sense out of chaos - optimizing team structure, implementing processes & operations, and aligning leaders toward the same goal - Patricia offers 360-degree business solutions for organizational success and maximized ROI. Patricia is passionate about setting up the next generation with tools for self-actualization AND building community. She lives in Lynbrook with her son and husband, and frequently visits her parents in Connecticut. Let’s Celebrate Patricia for all of her hard work and dedication!

To earn her Gold Award, Serafina focused on the care of pets and decreasing animal abuse due to human negligence. She designed a website called the LOLA Project for current and future pet owners that includes resources tailored to different species’ unique needs. She also volunteered at several events and handed out handmade bandanas. Serafina’s project is sustained through her website, https://lnkd.in/e62C-Snr, which will be a useful resource for people seeking information for their own pet ownership needs. Her Gold Award project taught her that taking risks and persevering through challenges is a rewarding part of completing a project. Congratulations on your #GSGoldAward, Girl Scout!

Through Unparalleled Performance and their trademarked 5Ls–The Gift of a Balanced Life program, Mike is fulfilling his lifelong desire of changing people’s lives by giving them real tools to find true work-life balance. Mike brings a passion and energy to his seminars, keynote speaking engagements, and trainings that are unique and impactful. He also brings thirty-plus years of business experience spanning multiple industries, advancing to become an Executive Board Member of a global BPO organization. Throughout his career, Mike has always taken a Servant Leader approach. Combined with his passion for teaching, this methodology has enabled his teams to continuously exceed their goals, creating a strong legacy of top industry talent. For this, he has been recognized through numerous global awards granted for excellence in leadership. Beyond his twenty-one-plus years of creating and delivering impactful training programs in the corporate arena, he also teaches as an Adjunct Professor at New York University (NYU). In the collegiate space, he develops and administers classes in leadership, management, strategic planning, team building, and business development. He currently teaches at various levels, including undergraduate, graduate, career professionals, the NYU High School Academy, and NYUSPS Aspire—a scholarship program for rising high school juniors and seniors from underrepresented communities who will be first-generation college students. Let’s celebrate Mike and his commitment to Girl Scout and the community.

Raise a Glass for Girl Scouts this November! Join us for an unforgettable evening at our annual fall fundraising event, where we’re raising our glasses (and some serious support!) to help every girl in Nassau County thrive with Girl Scouts. It’s a night of fun, friends, and fundraising—because together, we can ensure ALL girls have the opportunity to shine. Will we see you there? Let’s make this night one to remember! RSVP now: https://lnkd.in/eVKa3v5m

To earn her Gold Award, Emma addressed the issue of quality of life for feral cats and the rapid growth of their population, caused by lack of knowledge and urgency to help the population. She taught people of all ages how to help our feral friends by providing proper food, healthcare, and shelter. She instructed her audience how to make a feral cat shelter using recycled styrofoam coolers, garbage bags, duct tape, and straw. Emma’s Gold Award project will continue to educate individuals to aid feral cats through her website and dedicated club meetings. Congratulatons Girl Scout on your #GSGoldAward! Way to make a difference!

Dr. Adrian Goodwin is a Detective and Hostage Negotiator with 18 years of experience with the New York City Police Department. Additionally, she is adjunct faculty at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in the Law and Police Science Department, where she educates and mentors hundreds of students seeking to explore careers in criminal justice and the legal field. She is also an entrepreneur and public speaker. Adrian’s steadfast commitment to bridging the gap between law enforcement and the community has earned her recognition as an International World Civility Ambassador for her cross-cultural readiness to stand for justice and peace through civil dialogue. She was awarded with the HOPE Award by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, for her unwavering dedication to deploying conflict-resolution skills. She has also been featured in the National Criminal Justice Month by John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Adrian recently chaired and led a thought-provoking forum for the youth on S.A.F.E Encounters (Sound Advice for Effective Encounters), “Building Community Relationships” with law enforcement, which included Rodney K. Harrison, Police Commissioner of the Suffolk County Police Department. Adrian is a distinguished individual who has made significant contributions to her community an and profession. In 2022, she was an awardee of the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award issued by President Joe Biden, recognizing her dedication to civic engagement and community service. While she has achieved numerous professional accomplishments, Dr. Goodwin’s primary goal is to change the paradigm in law enforcement and strengthen community relationships. Adrian is the Vice President of the Central Nassau Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Club, Inc., and a Board Member of the Nassau County Police Activity League and Grace Lutheran Church and School in Malverne, NY. She is also a proud member of the Nassau Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Adrian has served as a parent volunteer and troop leader with Union Baptist Church Troop 1134 of Nassau County, where her three daughters have served. Let’s Celebrate Adrian and her dedication to our council and community at large!

Join us this November to "Raise A Glass" for Girl Scouts at our annual fall fundraising event! Your support ensures that every girl in Nassau County has the chance to participate and thrive in Girl Scouts. Don’t miss out—click here for more details: https://lnkd.in/eVKa3v5m

Caralinn’s Gold Award project focused on educating younger children about advocating for themselves. She partnered with Karen Ferrara, a landscape architect, to help her design and advocate for the creation of a dog park. She outlined the steps to campaign for the park and sought advice from the Long Island Advocacy Centre. With the information she gathered, she created a picture book for second through fourth graders that discusses advocating and features an illustrated story about a young girl advocating for a dog park in her neighborhood. Caralinn read her book to children, inspiring them to advocate for themselves. Way to make a difference, Girl Scout! Congratulations on your #GSGoldAward!

Gabby Gibbs is a recent High School Graduate and lifetime Girl Scout. She has been a Media Girl for many years and loves public speaking. She has appeared on Fox & Friends, News 12 Long Island, KTU, and several other broadcasts. She aspires to be an actress and singer and is also interested in psychology. She sang with the GSNC Chorus and participated in many events such as singing Christmas songs for Music Choice, singing the national anthem for professional sports events, opening for Radio City Music Hall’s Christmas Spectacular. She was selected to be the keynote speaker at a Girl Scouts of Nassau County legislative meeting. She was selected and traveled to London to interview actress Millie Bobbie Brown and women on the set of the Netflix Original Enola Holmes. She participates in community theater, school musicals and plays, and is a member of her school’s varsity track team. She participates in many community service opportunities with Girl Scouts, most recently, “I Love My Park”, park cleanup initiative and the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless Grow a Garden event. She is a very outgoing and bubbly person who is extremely dedicated to Girl Scouts. Let’s celebrate Gabby and her bright future!