Girl Scouts of Nassau County Honors Adelphi Student Erica Gibson

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 Erica Gibson 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 are going toward ensuring all girls have the opportunity to fully experience Girl Scouting and 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 Erica Gibson 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 Impact Award recognizes emerging leaders under 40 who are currently giving back and making a positive impact on girls and the larger Nassau County community. These emerging leaders represent the future of leadership in Nassau County.

Erica Gibson is a senior at Adelphi University, majoring in Psychology with minors in Ethics, Law, & Justice and Criminal Justice. A member of the Emerging Scholars research program, she studies recidivism with the goal of becoming a criminal reform psychologist. Erica has volunteered over 350 hours, leads Adelphi’s Panther Pantry, and serves as Vice President of External Affairs in the Student Government Association, where she advocates for accessibility improvements on campus. She is also President of the Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society, emphasizing community service and leadership.

The Legacy Award, given to 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, was presented to Stacey I. Sikes, Vice President of Government Affairs and Communications for the Long Island Association (LIA) and an accomplished leader with extensive experience in business, government, non-profits, and higher education. Two additional Impact Awards were presented to Rebecca Martinez of Molloy University and Amanda Ieraci of Northwell Health. 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. 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. These honorees exemplify the spirit of service and leadership that the Impact Awards celebrate.