Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania announces its 2025 Take the Lead Lehigh Valley honorees — four women leaders in the Lehigh Valley who embody the Girl Scouts’ mission of building girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place.

The honorees are leaders in both their industries and communities, serving as positive role models for Girl Scouts in the region through their careers and dedication to causes they support. The honorees will be recognized at a special, Girl Scout-led event at Wind Creek Bethlehem on April 29, 2025.

• Lori A. Alfonse, DO, deputy physician in chief, Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute: As a nationally regarded breast cancer surgeon, Alfonse avidly believes in a people-first approach to cancer treatment to provide personalized, empathetic care for patients. As a surgical oncologist, she prioritizes establishing trust with patients and alleviating their fears through her leadership and in formulating plans and strategies to provide holistic and high-quality care that treats the whole person.

• MaryEllen Dickey, CFRE, chief philanthropy officer, Da Vinci Science Center: With over 30 years of nonprofit executive leadership experience, Dickey leads the advancement efforts to build a strong, diversified fundraising program and culture to the Da Vinci Science Center. Through her experience specializing in financial sustainability, operational transformation, and strategic growth, she demonstrates a commitment to community impact, strategic leadership, and fostering a legacy of excellence in both nonprofit and financial sectors.

• Corinne Goodwin, founder and executive director, Eastern PA Trans Equity Project. Goodwin leads the nonprofit organization to fulfill its mission of empowering transgender individuals throughout the 34-county-footprint in Eastern Pennsylvania it serves. As an award-winning community leader, she actively works to mitigate issues that impact the lives of LGBTQ Pennsylvanians by providing support services, empowerment programs, education, and more to create equality in the region.

• Carolina Hernandez, assistant dean and director, Community Service Office, Lehigh University: Hernandez works to advance students as active citizens who value and contribute to their community by responding to public voices through meaningful action. As an educator, her passion in leadership is grounded in building and developing a positive, reciprocal relationship with the South Bethlehem community.

For more information about Take the Lead tickets, visit www.gsep.org/takethelead or call 267-332-5483.