TAKE THE LEAD 2020

WHAT IS TAKE THE LEAD?

Take the Lead is the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania’s signature fundraising event honoring our community’s most distinguished women whose leadership and professional achievements make the world a better place. Girl Scouts of all ages produce this unique leadership program and develop the skills necessary to become the future leaders of tomorrow. A true highlight of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, Take the Lead enables girls to forge long-lasting, valuable mentorships with honorees, develop public speaking and networking skills, and advocate for the Girl Scouts with the community.

TAKE THE LEAD 2020 SHADOW DAY SPOTLIGHT: SOPHIA LEE & RACHAEL

Rachael is a go-getter Girl Scout who has traveled the world on many Girl Scout destinations. She has been a top cookie seller almost every year and is a very driven individual. This year she applied for the Presenter role at Take the Lead, one of GSEP’s leadership programs and signature fundraisers.

Sophia Lee and presenter Rachael

Selected Presenters are paired with one of the four Take the Lead Honorees, who are honored for their leadership and achievement. Rachael was selected and paired with Sophia Lee (Partner & Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Blank Rome), who she shadowed during their day together. While Rachael is interested in becoming a doctor, she felt that her day with Sophia taught her so much about what it means to be a leader and how to give back to community.

During their day together they traveled across the city of Philadelphia, from City Hall to the University of Pennsylvania Law School. Rachael had the opportunity to see Sophia in action by watching her in litigation and while witnessing her teach a law class on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. She was inspired by her kindness and passion to help others. Through Take the Lead, Rachael gained a valuable mentor in Sophia and was able to share her story in front of over 500 guests on Take the Lead event night.