Girl Scouts of Nassau County Honor Levittown Resident Rebecca Martinez

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 Rebecca Martinez 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 Rebecca Martinez 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.

Rebecca Martinez is the Assistant Director of the Career Center at Molloy University, where she helps students navigate the job search process through resume reviews, mock interviews, and employer outreach. Previously, she managed corporate social responsibility initiatives at Astoria Bank, fostering partnerships with nonprofits. A dedicated community advocate, Rebecca serves on Molloy’s DEI committees and mentors her Girl Scout troop, guiding them toward earning their Bronze Award. She holds a BS and MBA in Marketing from St. John’s University and is pursuing a doctorate in Educational Leadership at Molloy.

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 Erica Gibson of Adelphi University and Amanda Ieraci of Northwell Health. 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. These honorees exemplify the spirit of service and leadership that the Impact Awards celebrate.