AMBASSADORS

Meet our 2011 Girls Take Charge Ambassadors and learn how they are "Filling Their Shoes!"  These women leaders represent a variety of leadership experiences and backgrounds yet all have the common mission of reaching back and helping young women and girls achieve their goals and dreams!  With much gratitude, we highlight their accomplishments and leadership experiences below.

Birgitta A. Sama serves as Brand Director for the Tork brand of Away From Home Tissue products at SCA North America.  Ms. Sama is an award-winning strategic communications leader.  Ms. Sama has used her talents and leadership skills in numerous ways for Girls Take Charge. She has served as a Keynote Speaker as well as workshop facilitator sharing her enthusiasm, positive attitude and leadership advice  Read more about Birgitta

 

Linda Brown

Linda J. Brown is a cinematographer and faculty member at the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts. She works on television shows, independent films and documentaries in addition to teaching cinematography in production classes.  A Fulbright scholar and woman in a field dominated by men, Linda believes it’s important to dream big and work hard.   Read more about Linda

Michele A Evans

Michele A. Evans serves as a vice president, Business Development for the Lockheed Martin Corporation.  Mrs. Evans is an experienced technology business leader with a proven record of leading organizations through meaningful change and results.  She serves as a strong role model and example to girls through her leadership role in science and engineering fields. Mrs. Evans has served as the keynote speaker for Girls Take Charge Programs in the New York Area.   Read more about Michele

                                                                                                                                                    Carolyn M. Viens

 

Carolyn is the author of “Leave Your Footprints Along the Way”, a workbook written for teenage girls and their mothers. Prior to publishing her book, she spent twenty years with IBM with positions in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, most recently in a global leadership role in the Travel Industry.   Carolyn left IBM to focus on her passions for writing and photography and to spend time with her family. Read more about Carolyn

  

 

Kelly Fedeli

Kelly is the Director of Special Events for the Speaker of the PA House of Representatives. She directs numerous events and projects in this role and utilizes many leadership skills to ensure all projects are a great success. Kelly has had a highly successful career in the public sector, but also takes the time and uses her talents in various volunteer leadership roles. Read more about Kelly

Katie Ermilio

 

As the granddaughter of Grace Kelly’s personal clothier, it’s easy to see a sense of history in Katie Ermilio’s clothes. From the iconic Green Jacket her grandfather designed for Augusta’s Masters Tournament, to the Eisenhower jacket he created for World War II, Katie’s family history has inspired not only her love of fashion but also the garments she creates. Now as a standalone fashion leader, Katie is paving the way for a wonderful brand of her own. Read more about Katie

 

Maureen Gorman

Maureen is a Senior Vice President with Marsh Inc located in New York City. While enjoying a highly successful career in the insurance sector, Maureen has had an opportunity to live all over the country including Connecticut, San Francisco, Chicago and most recently New York City. Despite an intense work schedule, Maureen finds the time to enjoy life by cycling, running and spending time with her family. Read more about Maureen. 

 

Ann Juliano

 

Ann Juliano, JD, is a professor of Law the Villanova University School of Law. Ann has been a long term advocate for Civil Rights.   Ann has served in numerous leadership volunteer roles. As a mother of three young daughters coupled with her professional experiences and leadership, Ann has much to share with Girls Take Charge participants.   Read more about Ann.

 

Jen Croneberger

 

Jen Croneberger is the Founder and President of JLynne Consulting Group, LLC.  JLCG is a consulting business for sports teams and corporations that delivers workshops, seminars, and keynotes. Besides the certification of Mental Game Coaching Professional, Jen is also an author of articles, a book and a workbook/audio program and a weekly motivational blog on her site. Jen is currently the Head Softball Coach at Ursinus College.  Jen was recognized as the 2009 Female Business Leader of the Year for the Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry.  Her relentless committment to help others reach their goals makes her a strong positive role model for the participants of Girls Take Charge.  Read more about Jen

 

Mareeda Perry

 

Mareeda has over seven years of experience in the nonprofit sector, which includes education and social services. As an Ambassador, Reeda can directly relate to the toss and turns of the world. Despite, a turbulence upbringing, she created her own yellow brick road to obtain a B.A. in Criminal Justice, her independency, and of course her stance in leadership. Read more about Mareeda

  

Alexa Klorman, Young Ambassadors Leader

 

Alexa Klorman is the Assistant Digital Planner for the Truth Campaign at phd network in New York City. She graduated from Binghamton University in May 2010. In college, Alexa was the president of Phi Eta Sigma National Honor society, a tour guide, and sister of Alpha Epsilon Phi. She was the Marketing Intern for Girls Take Charge. Read more about Alexa

 

Learn More about the 2011 prestigious Girls Take Charge Summer Leadership Academy at Villanova University!