Tickets are now on sale for the 2023 Leading Women of Distinction Awards!
First launched in 2015, Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England's Leading Women of Distinction is a unique breakfast fundraising event that celebrates local outstanding women of courage, confidence, and character! Each year, we celebrate and honor leading women who:
- Lead by example, exemplify the Girl Scout mission, and make the world a better place
- Demonstrate qualities of leadership and excellence in their personal and professional life
- Are exemplary role models for the current and next generation
We're excited to announce the 2023 Leading Women of Distinction Honorees!
- Anita Bruno, CEO/Founder, Women in the Trade
- Lisa Guillette, Executive Director, Foster Forward
- Dr. Deb Myers Meilun, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Women and Infants Hospital
- Ayana Melvan, Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships for Mission Programs, Mystic Aquarium
- Dimetra Nettles, Chief Clinical Laboratory Scientist, State of Rhode Island
- Monsurat Ottun, Cybersecurity Advisor, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
- Lisa Ranglin, President/CEO, Rhode Island Black Business Association
- Amy Walsh, Executive Director, JPMorgan Chase
2023 Leading Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony
Thursday, October 19, 2023
8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Squantum Association, Inc.
947 Veterans Memorial Parkway, East Providence, RI 02915
Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England (GSSNE) is able to celebrate these women thanks to the support of businesses and corporations who are advocates of balanced leadership – those who recognize that gender equality supports business success and growth. These businesses know that supporting Girl Scouts feeds our community’s leadership pipeline.
If you or your company are interested in sponsoring this event, please view our Leading Women of Distinction Sponsorship Opportunities or contact Lisa Ducharme at lducharme@gssne.org for more information.
Past Honorees
Through the years, GSSNE has honored over 40 Leading Women, representing many industries, organizations, and skill sets. We’ve shined a light on those that lead the way in their community by going above and beyond to help others. From teachers to executives, small business owners to CEOs, community pillars to emerging talent, Leading Women of Distinction provides a stage to recognize the hard work it takes to exemplify bravery, empathy, and drive. Learn more about our past honorees below!
2022 Honorees 
2021 Honorees
2020 Honorees
2019 Honorees
2018 Honorees
2017 Honorees
2016 Honorees
2015 Honorees
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