Girl Scouts of Nassau County Honor East Northport Resident

Girl Scouts of Nassau County (GSNC) recently held its fourth annual Legacy Brunch on Friday, March 12 at The Heritage Club in Farmingdale. The event honored Stacey I. Sikes among three other Girl Scout champions who are making an impact in their community. The Legacy Brunch is designed to bring generations of Girl Scouts together to focus on building a stronger future, while also celebrating individuals and organizations who are making a lasting impact on Girl Scouts and their communities. All proceeds from the event go toward ensuring all girls have the opportunity to fully experience Girl Scouting continuing the legacy of building girls of courage, confidence, and character.

“Over a century ago, Juliette Gordon Low began a movement in Savannah, Georgia, that would redefine leadership and opportunity for girls across America. Today, Girl Scouts continues to empower girls to build courage, confidence, and character while blazing new trails and achieving what once seemed impossible,” said Rande Bynum, CEO of Girl Scouts of Nassau County. “Dedicated volunteers like Stacey I. Sikes are the heart of this mission, shaping the future of Girl Scouts and making an enduring impact on our communities. The Legacy Brunch celebrates those who embody the Girl Scout spirit and go above and beyond to inspire and uplift the next generation.”

The Legacy Award is for change-makers in Nassau County who give back to the community by elevating and supporting the Girl Scout mission through their career or volunteer work. They are true leaders working to pave the way for a positive future for girls and their families in Nassau County

Stacey I. Sikes is an accomplished leader with extensive experience in business, government, non-profits, and higher education. As Vice President of Government Affairs and Communications for the Long Island Association (LIA), she advocates for the organization’s legislative agenda and develops programs to support economic growth and small businesses. Stacey chairs the board of Accelerate Long Island, fostering high-tech startups, and serves on the advisory board of the New York Community Trust-Long Island. A former Girl Scout and current Brownie troop leader, she holds a BA and MA in Government and Politics from St. John’s University and lives in East Northport with her family.

Three Impact Awards, recognizing emerging leaders under 40 who are giving back and making a positive impact on girls and the larger Nassau County community, were presented to Erica Gibson of Adelphi University, Amanda Ieraci of Northwell Health, and Rebecca Martinez of Molloy University. Erica Gibson, a Psychology major and advocate for criminal reform, has dedicated herself to addressing recidivism and improving campus accessibility while serving as a student leader and volunteer. Amanda Ieraci leverages her expertise in healthcare operations to drive strategic initiatives at Northwell Health and enrich the community through her lifelong involvement with Girl Scouts of Nassau County. Rebecca Martinez, a passionate career development professional at Molloy University, empowers students to achieve their professional goals and fosters inclusion through her leadership in diversity initiatives. These honorees exemplify the spirit of service and leadership that the Impact Awards celebrate.