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Our Mission
Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
Girl Scout Promise
On 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.
Girl Scout Law
I will do my best to be honest and fair, friendly and helpful, considerate and caring, courageous and strong, and responsible for what I say and do, and to respect myself and others, respect authority, use resources wisely, make the world a better place, and be a sister to every Girl Scout.
* Members may substitute for the word God in accordance with their own spiritual beliefs.

Welcome
Tanvee Sethi
Girl Scout Representative to the Board
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Pledge of Allegiance and Girl Scout Promise & Law
Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey
Opening Remarks
Sandra A. Kenoff
President/Chief Executive Officer, Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey
Honoree Introduction
Shanna Jafri
Board Chair, Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey
2026 Honoree Award Presentation
Esperanza Porras-Field, Christina Field, Hope Field
Morris County Hispanic American Chamber of Commerce Leadership
Traci Johnson
Shavonda E. Sumter
Christina McHale, Elinor J. Ferdon Young Woman of Promise
Cecilia Purschke, Mitzi Golbek Spirit of Girl Scouting Award
Presentations by Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey
Mission Moment
Leigh Anne Sauchelli, CFRE
Director of Development, Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey
Thank You
Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey
Welcome, dear friends and supporters of Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey, to our 46th Annual Women of Achievement Gala.
We are honored to gather tonight to celebrate extraordinary women whose leadership, vision, and impact strengthen our communities and inspire the next generation. At a time when the world is changing rapidly, their example reminds us of what is possible when courage, confidence, and character lead the way.
Morris County Hispanic-American Chamber of Commerce Leadership
Christina Field Chairwoman
Esperanza Porras-Field Founder & President Emeritus
Traci Johnson Executive VP of Revenue & Engagement
United Way of Northern New Jersey
Christina McHale
Olympian & WTA Professional Tennis Player
2026 Elinor J. Ferdon Young Woman of Promise
Hope Field Corporate Council Advisory Chair
Shavonda E. Sumter
President & CEO
Children’s Aid and Family Services
Former District 35 Representative NJ General Assembly
Cecilia Purschke
GSNNJ Volunteer
2026 Mitzi Golbek Spirit of Girl Scouting Award
These remarkable leaders reflect the very outcomes we strive to cultivate in every Girl Scout: girls who are prepared not only to succeed, but to lead, innovate, and shape the future.
We are especially excited to be expanding that future through the launch of our Girl Scout DreamLab, a bold new initiative designed to equip girls with the skills, confidence, and curiosity to explore emerging fields including technology and artificial intelligence. The DreamLab represents our commitment to providing girls with the tools and resources they need to meet our mission.
We are deeply grateful to our sponsors and guests whose generosity fuels the Girl Scout Leadership Experience across northern New Jersey. Because of you, we are expanding opportunities for girls to build critical skills, explore new pathways, and grow into the leaders our world needs now more than ever.
Together, we are not only celebrating achievement. We are investing in the limitless potential of girls.
Invest in Girls. Change the World.

Shanna Jafri Board Chair
Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey

Sandra A. Kenoff President/CEO
Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey
CEO
Dear Friends,
Every year, Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey’s Women of Achievement event celebrates honorees who are leaders in their fields and exceptional role models for young women. These visionary women’s accomplishments inspire not only their industries, but also the next generation of women who aspire to lead, innovate, and make meaningful change.
Adult role models and mentors have never been more important for young girls—and they are at the heart of Girl Scouting. They bring the Girl Scout experience to life, introducing girls to new passions, equipping them with the skills and experiences they need to move through the world with courage and confidence, and guiding them to the opportunities that lie ahead.
On behalf of the entire Girl Scout Movement, I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to this year’s Women of Achievement honorees: Christina Field, Hope Field, Traci Johnson, Christina McHale, Esperanza Porras-Field, Cecilia Purschke, and Shavonda Sumter.
These women embody the vision and values of the Girl Scout mission and are making a profound difference in communities across northern New Jersey. I am so grateful for their leadership.
Yours in Girl Scouting,

Bonnie Barczykowski Chief Executive Officer Girl Scouts of the USA

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Morris County Hispanic-American Chamber of Commerce Leadership Founder & President, Emeritus
Esperanza Porras-Field is President and CEO of HopeSeasons, LLC, and Founder and President Emeritus of the Morris County Hispanic-American Chamber of Commerce. Most recently, she founded the Middlesex Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, continuing her decades-long commitment to empowering entrepreneurs, strengthening small businesses, and advancing sustainable economic development at the local, regional, national, and international levels.
A nationally respected business leader, educator, and civic advocate, Esperanza brings more than 40 years of experience in entrepreneurship, economic development, real estate, workforce training, and public service. She is a Broker Sales Associate with Coldwell Banker Realtors and a recipient of the President’s Club and Multi-Million Dollar Club awards. She also leads HopeSeasons, a consulting and training firm focused on small business development, business incubation, supplier engagement, and workforce readiness.
A pioneer in chamber leadership, she has served on national and international boards, including the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Foundation, and chaired its 2006 National and International Convention and Business Expo. She is also the Executive Producer and Host of the award-winning television program Mi Casa Es Su Casa and works alongside her daughters, Hope and Christina Field, at the Morris County Hispanic-American Chamber of Commerce. Esperanza studied Social Science

at Saint Peter’s University and has completed executive and professional education programs focused on business leadership and economic development.
Morris County Hispanic-American Chamber of Commerce Leadership Chairwoman
Christina Field is a fashion designer with more than 15 years of experience spanning fashion design, counseling, and nonprofit leadership. She trained under iconic designers Tommy Hilfiger and Anna Sui and spent more than a decade at Pink Chicken New York, where she rose to Design Director and helped scale the startup. During her tenure, she designed handmade collections that shared the stage with Andy Hilfiger’s menswear in “Lady Boho Meets Men’s Rock ’n’ Roll.”
Christina is the Founder and Creative Director of STINA, an independent fashion house specializing in athleisure, sportswear, and high fashion. Her work focuses on women’s and children’s apparel, blending vintage, print, and bohemian influences with a commitment to sustainability through upcycling and hand sewing.
Beyond her work in fashion, Christina serves as Chairwoman of the Morris County Hispanic American Chamber of Commerce, advocating for small businesses, entrepreneurship, and education. She previously served as Vice Chairwoman and Hope Foundation President, earning honors including Outstanding Fashion Leader of the Year, Board Member of the Year, and recognition on NYC’s Negocios Now 40 Under 40 list.
Christina earned a double major in Psychology and Spanish from the University of Scranton, a dual master’s degree in Psychological Counseling from Columbia University, and studied Fashion Design at Parsons School of Design.

Morris County Hispanic-American Chamber of Commerce Leadership Corporate Council Advisory Chair
Hope M. Field is a nationally and locally recognized leader with more than 21 years of experience advancing community impact through strategic partnerships, civic engagement, and collaborative leadership. She is known for bringing together corporate, nonprofit, and public sector stakeholders to develop innovative solutions that strengthen communities.
Hope serves as Chairwoman of the Corporate Advisory Council for the Morris County Hispanic American Chamber of Commerce and previously served as Chairwoman of the Board. She currently serves as Director of Community Affairs at Healthfirst, where she leads community relations and engagement initiatives focused on partnerships and meaningful local impact. Earlier in her career, she held senior leadership roles at The Coca-Cola Company in National Partnerships, Public Policy and Government Relations, and Latin Affairs. She also served as Director of Public Private Partnerships for South South News, a United Nations global media platform, and has held positions with BlackRock, Inc., GTS Consultants, Inc., Cendant Corporation, and Hopeseasons LLC.
Her leadership and service have been widely recognized through numerous honors, including being named a Latinos 40 Under 40 New York honoree, receiving the Rising Star Award from Negocios Now, and being ranked in the NJ Latino Leaders Index Top 100. A graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University, she holds a master’s degree in Organizational

Behavior and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Business, and currently serves as Vice President of the Board of Governors.
Executive VP of Revenue & Engagement
United
Traci Johnson pursued a Master of Arts in Journalism at New York University, where she developed a deep appreciation for storytelling, advocacy, and the power of public discourse. A dedicated philanthropist, she actively supports organizations including the Fresh Air Fund, Girl Scouts, Kulture City, and United for ALICE, reflecting her longstanding commitment to strengthening communities and advancing equity.
Traci is also engaged in the civic and political landscape of New Jersey, participating in initiatives and conversations centered on policy, affordability, and community leadership. Through her philanthropic and civic involvement, she continues to champion efforts that expand opportunity and improve the quality of life for families across the region.
Above all, Traci considers her greatest accomplishment to be raising her two kind and compassionate daughters, Brooklyn and Teagan, who remain the center of her life and purpose. She is the wife of Tiki Barber and balances her philanthropic and civic commitments with a deep devotion to family.

Shavonda E. Sumter
President & CEO
Children’s Aid and Family Services
Former District 35 Representative
NJ General Assembly
Shavonda E. Sumter is President and CEO of Children’s Aid and Family Services, a role she assumed in May 2022. She brings more than 20 years of experience in healthcare leadership, including senior positions at Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Hospital, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, and Summit Oaks Hospital, where she led growth strategies and managed behavioral health services.
Since 2012, Shavonda has represented the 35th District in the New Jersey General Assembly, serving on key committees including Health and Senior Services, Commerce and Economic Development, Law and Public Safety, and Labor. She made history as the first woman to serve as Chair of the NJ Legislative Black Caucus and has sponsored legislation to expand healthcare access, address violence as a public health crisis, and increase addiction treatment services. She has also represented New Jersey at international summits on urban sustainability and social cohesion.
An active civic and community leader, Shavonda serves on the boards of NJAMHAA, St. Luke CDC, Eastwick College, and the NAACP. She holds an M.B.A. in Healthcare Administration from Fairleigh Dickinson University and a B.A. from Kean University.

WTA Professional Tennis Player
Christina McHale is a professional tennis player on the WTA Tour who reached a career high ranking of No. 24 in singles and No. 35 in doubles. Her career highlights include representing Team USA at the 2012 London Olympics, capturing one WTA singles title and three WTA doubles titles, and reaching the semifinals of the 2018 US Open mixed doubles competition.
Beyond her accomplishments on the court, Christina has demonstrated a strong commitment to leadership within the sport. She served on the WTA Player Council from 2020 to 2022 and currently serves as a board member of the Serving Up Hope Foundation. Since 2023, she has also been a member of the WTA Sports Science Commission.
Christina recently graduated from Indiana University in 2024 with a degree in Communications and a minor in Spanish.

The Elinor J. Ferdon Young Woman of Promise Award was founded in 2014 to pay tribute to the former Girl Scouts of the USA National President (1996-1999) and former Girl Scout Council of Bergen County Board Chair (1974-1980). Celebrated for her outstanding leadership of Girl Scouts, Ellie is dedicated to the mission that all girls may reach their full potential. Through this award, we honor Ellie Ferdon’s vision by highlighting an exceptional young woman with a very promising career ahead of her.

Cecilia Purschke of Chatham, New Jersey, is a Lifetime Member of Girl Scouts of the USA and has dedicated 22 years as an active volunteer, serving as both a troop leader and member of her local service unit team. She manages her service unit’s website, chathamgs.org, leads Silver Award trainings, and guides Girl Scouts in developing and submitting their Silver Award projects.
Ceal earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from La Salle University, an Executive MBA from Columbia University, and holds her CPA certification. She enjoyed a successful career in finance and publishing at Time Warner before working full-time for her family.
Most recently, Ceal served as a contractor at Girl Scouts of the USA in Program Strategy and Development, contributing to the Digital Content Strategy and Highest Awards teams. She combined her professional expertise with
Volunteer
her volunteer experience to help create meaningful resources for Girl Scout leaders and girls nationwide.
The Mitzi Golbek Spirit of Girl Scouting Award was founded in 2007 to memorialize the former Girl Scouts: Lenni-Lenape Council executive director, who led the council from 1989-2002. Celebrated for her innovation in programming and council growth, Mitzi was an advocate of good food shared with friends and family. Through this award, we honor Mitzi Golbek’s vision and her 39 years as a Girl Scout.
These Girl Scouts represent our council at events and in interviews and provide communications support in sharing our stories with the media throughout the year.
Ellie Anderson
Madeleine Brice
Pascale Brice
Charlotte Castano
Callista Chan
Rosaria Constantine
Damaris Delgado
Madeline Djimopoulos
Amelia Colette Galgocy
Felicity June Galgocy
Alessia Gareri
Monserrate Haney
Fynnleagh Harris
Abby Jafri
Grace Joo
Penelope Koo
Jane Krattiger
Yasmine Lalani
Ella Larionoff
Madelyn Larionoff
QiQi Ma
Collins McDade
Camille Osborne
Sofia Pelish
Remya Rajput
Isabella Rupprecht
Ariana Russo
Melani Russo
Clara Beatrice San Pedro
Kiana Eloise San Pedro
Anhad Singh
Christina "Emi" Southgate
Victoria "Mari" Southgate
We thank them for being a part of Women of Achievement and for bringing the spirit of Girl Scouting to our gala. www.gsnnj.org/MediaGirls









St. Joseph’s Health is a proud supporter of the Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey.
We congratulate you on your 2026 Women of Achievement gala and commend the distinguished honorees for their commitment to breaking barriers and effecting change.
May you each continue to inspire others with your leadership and dedication to our community.

























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All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges on any items. Goods and services have been donated to GSNNJ and are sold by GSNNJ – not the donor. Please do not ask the donor for refunds, exchanges, or adjustments.
Everything is sold “as is.” GSNNJ assumes no responsibility for the validity of the description, authenticity, or condition of any item offered for sale. Values indicated are those given by the donor and are not warrantied by GSNNJ for any purpose.
The highest bid at the close of the auction on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. will win the item. In the event of a dispute, the CEO’s decision will be final.
Following the conclusion of the auction, you will be prompted to check-out for all items you have won. You may use the credit card saved on file or another credit card to complete this transaction. If you would like to pay in a format other than credit card, please contact Olivia Timmons at otimmons@gsnnj.org. Unless otherwise noted, all outstanding payments will be automatically processed on the next business day. Items may not be collected until payment is received.
Pick-up and Item Distribution: Upon confirmation of payment, all winners will receive an email from GSNNJ regarding their items on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Unless specified, all services are to be fulfilled at a mutually convenient time to both the buyer and the seller. Item descriptions have detailed restrictions and/or expiration dates as indicated by the donor. Please read certificates carefully.
Please do not resell these prizes on eBay or any internet marketplace, as doing so will void some of them and is not in keeping with the spirit of this fundraising endeavor.

Girls need adult champions. Girls need investments in their future. Girls need advocates in academia and policy-making, effecting change that will support their overall well-being.
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Thank you to our Women of Achievement Committee
Nancy Konnerth, Chair
Stefanie Luckow-Hawkinson, Shanna Jafri, Krista Korinis, Jane Kurek, Kathryn Marsh, Gwen Riddick, Doris Sanders-Headley, Mikele Simkins
Fund Development Committee
Christina Tso Metz, Chair
Julia Helliesen, Krista Korinis, Shanna Jafri, Tracy Schoenberg
Fund Development Staff
Leigh Anne Sauchelli, CFRE, Director of Development
Matt Potter, Foundation Relations Manager
Olivia Timmons, Fund Development Coordinator
Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey Board of Directors
Shanna Jafri, Board Chair
Germaine Lacqua, 1st Vice Chair
Matthew Lamb, Pharm.D, R.Ph., 2nd Vice Chair
Nashira Spencer, Secretary
Leslie Franklin, Treasurer
Sandra A. Kenoff, President/Chief Executive Officer
Elisa Buckley, Danielle Furze, Julia Helliesen, Krista Korinis, Damon L. McDade, Christina Tso Metz, Christyl Lucille Murray, Catherine P. O’Hern, Tracy Schoenberg, Nicole Sullivan, Pia House Walker, Karen Worthy, Dr. Kate Zatz
Girl Scout Representatives to the Board
Emilia Cole, Yasmine Lalani, Tanvee Sethi
1980
Barbara Abney Bolger, Rita Cohen
Margaret Cook, Eleanor Menditto
Sophie Werner
1981
Elinor J. Ferdon
1982
(Special 70th Anniversary Event):
“Broadway in Bergen” At John Harms Theatre
1983
Katharine Auchincloss
Myra Greenstone
Joan I. Thomas
1984
Kay Koplovitz
Ellen R. Levine
Elaine Zayak
1985
Anne Donovan
Carol Martin
1986
Ann Applewhite, Nell Bassett, Kent Manahan
Sylvia Porter, Carmel Quinn, Marge Roukema
Catherine Spears
1987
Eleanore Pettersen
Denise Richardson
Kay Ritta
1988
Leanna Brown, Violet Cherry, Felicia Jamison
Sara Lee Kessler, Norma Krajczar, Ruth Krawitz
Anne Philips, Bree Walker
1989
Toshiko d’Elia
Theresa Shank-Grentz
Cheryl Toussaint-Eason
1990
Elizabeth Christopherson, Mary Higgins Clark
Margaret Domber, Julia Kersey
Jewell Jackson McCabe, Mary Mulholland
Marge Roukema
1991
Paula L. Cantor
Arlene Howard
Peggy Noonan
1992
Barbara Abrams, Esq., Jane Francis Brady
Shirley DeLibero
Donna Marie Farrell
Martha Green, Sister Patricia Lynch, C.S.J.P.
Maria Magda O’Keefe, Karla H. Risdon, Dr. Joan S. Specht
1993
Dianne Keel Atkins, Marion Barnett
Barbara C. Hauke, Jean E. Hoysradt
1994
Kathleen A. Donovan, Elinor J. Ferdon
Pearl B. Herring, Ruth J. Miller, Edna Black Teague
1995
Betty and Raymond Wells
1996
Deborah Aronson, Patricia Dunn, Toni Fay
Arlene Locicero, Sandra Ramos, Arline Simpson
Mary Ann Stanek, Charlotte VanderValk
1997
Debra Lennon
Virginia Wentz
1998
Carol Bamesberger, Emmy Bledsoe, Cesarina A. Earl
Patricia Rado, Sandra Siroky, Lynda S. Smith
1999
Rosemarie Arnold, Esq., Linda Brobst, Chrisena Coleman
Tom D’Angelo, Deirdre K. Kane, Virginia L. Laughlin
Mary Jane Owens, Linda Robinson, Susan M. Zellman
2000
Elizabeth “Libbie” Lindsay
Sandra Ann Robinson
Joan M. Wright
2001
Teri Duda, Alexis M. Eckert, Miriam Lopez
Pamela T. Miller, Esq., Patricia A. Nichols
Naomi Pagano, Ruth C. Parker, Irene Sterling, Barbara Utz
The Valley Hospital Breast Center, Ethel J. Williams
2002
Dorothy Leung Blakeslee, Donna Dieterle
Violet Merle McIntosh, MD, Barbara Saunders-Adams
JoAnn Vozech
2003
Dr. Janet Denlinger, Kathleen Laurent
Lisa Peterson, Corethia V. E. Scheurer
Westfield Shoppingtown/ Garden State Plaza
2004
Michelle Brauntuch, Jean Fox Csaposs
Susan DeGennaro, Sister Theresa Mary Martin, C.S.S.F.
Evelin Potts
2005
Kyung Hee Choi, Betty Fetzer
Tamara Schwartz, Lori Stokes
2006
Dr. Traci Burgess, Gail DellaFave
Janet Sharma, Frances I. Sundheim
2007
Dr. Jennifer Ashton, Donnett Barnett
Maxine Frampton, Carol W. Greene, Elaine Walsh
2008
Dr. Afriye Amerson, Amelia Gold, Sheila James
Melissa L. Klipp., Virginia “Gina” Wilson
2009
Bonnie Hodge, Jane Kurek
Assemblywoman Nellie Pou
Assemblywoman Holly T. Schepisi
Dr. Katherine Houghton Zatz
2010
Sister Mary Elizabeth Lloyd, M.P.F.
Margaret Nordstrom, Marlene Bauer
Doris Sanders-Headley, Wendy Shen
2011
Evangeline Gomez, Esq., Julie Kampf
Wanda Maltese, Patricia Milley
Deborah Zastocki, DNP, RN
2012
Lourdes Cortez
Mrs. Frederick Frelinghuysen
Tammie A. Horsfield, Norma Tempel
Camelia M. Valdes, Toni Zimmer
2013
Kimberly Burnett, Natasha Maximoff Chandler
Linda Spradley Dunn, Odette D. Valdez
Barbara von dem Hagen
2014
Poonam Alaigh, Lynne Harwell Algrant
Jane Bainbridge, Essence Harris
Collette Liantonio
2015
Dr. Alicia Abella, Angela Margolit
Jessica A. Jansyn, Lizette Parker
Gigi Regolizio, Marnita Robertson
2016
Katherine Bickerton, Linda Bowden, Gina Bruzzichesi
Malaak Compton-Rock, Lindsey Inserra-Hughes
Dr. Ursula Parrish Daniels
2017
Antje Ballin, Shacara N. Delgado
MaryAnne Faschan, Shannon Lazare
Women of Mountain Development Corp.
Elizabeth Lieb, Irene Fitzgerald, Denise Gonzalez
2018
Elisa Buckley, Mary Ann Deacon, Linda Hanlon
Ellen Kim, Amrit Walia-Zaidi
2019
Lisa Brady, June Bray, Martha De Young Balpreet Grewal-Virk, Janet Henry Cash
Amber Sabathia
2020
Charlotte Abella, Megan Lunde
Jean Myers, Nikki Sumpter
BD Women's Initiative Network
Monica Council-Miles, Luba DeGroat
Jennifer Singelyn Dietrich
2021
Kay Du Fernandez, Nicole Licciardi
Erika Liles, Donna Watridge
2022
Betty A. Garger, Pia House Walker O'Kneeka I. Roberts, Farhanna Sayegh, Carol A. Vargas
2023
Dr. Jabeen Ahmed, Colleen Fay, CPA, MST
Samantha Plotino, Danielle Nebres
2024
Catherine P. O'Hern, Veronica Ross
Kristina Tiralosi, LaKreisha Jean
2025
Tiffany Bohlin, Meghan Hunscher, Nancy Konnerth, Jennifer Cable, Dr. Mikele Simkins



