Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England

Congratulations to Katherine Kazarian, one of our 2025 Leading Women of Distinction Honorees! Katherine has served the residents of East Providence and Pawtucket in District 63 since first being elected in November 2012. In January 2021, she was elected by her Democratic colleagues as the House Majority Whip, the third highest-ranking position on the House Leadership Team. She is a member of the House State Government and Elections Committee, the House Rules Committee, and the House Special Legislation Committee. Katherine has a strong background in the tech field, having worked at both Upserve and Virgin Pulse, and was previously a Senior Planner for the City of Pawtucket. She is a graduate of the Roger Williams University School of Law and currently works as an Associate Attorney at CMBG3 Law in Boston. Katherine received the Excellence in Public Service Award from Common Cause Rhode Island in 2023. Katherine is a lifelong resident of East Providence. In her spare time she loves to run! On Thursday, October 30, we’ll celebrate the 2025 Leading Women of Distinction at an Awards Breakfast! Purchase tickets at gssne.org/leadingwomen

A huge Girl Scout thank you to Citizens Community Foundation for the donation of $15,000 for programming at Camp Rocky Farm and in the Newport County area! Michelle Whitman Hecht

Happy International #DayoftheGirl! This year, we recognize girls as they are: Bold. Diverse. Unstoppable. And they are taking action to advance the rights of, and opportunities for, girls across the globe. Join us in celebrating their leadership and potential And they are taking action to advance the rights of, and opportunities for, girls across the globe—download the free activity guide and earn a special patch together: https://lnkd.in/gjhveqcp

There is still time to support the Girl Scouts in your life! The 2025 unique tins are great gifts for teachers, co-workers, friends, and family. Visit gssne.org/fallproduct for more information! There is still time to participate in the Fall Product Program! Girl Scouts can add themselves to the system if they have a 2025-2026 membership. Join now: gsnutsandmags.com/gssne If you’re interested in placing an order but don’t know a Girl Scout, please contact customercare@gssne.org.

Congratulations to Katherine Hypolite-MacMannis, one of our 2025 Leading Women of Distinction Honorees! Katherine is the Communication & Events Manager for the School of Nursing and Health Sciences at Providence College. She currently serves on the boards of ecoRI, the Providence College Alumni Council, and the Multicultural Student Success Committee at PC. Her past service includes Coastline EAP, the Ethel Walker School Alumni Board, the Providence Preservation Society’s Winter Bash, and the Public Relations Society of America – Southeastern New England, where she served as president. A proud first-generation American, Katherine earned her BA in History with a Black Studies minor from Providence College and an MA in Communication Studies from the University of Rhode Island. She is a Friar sports enthusiast who enjoys yoga, Pilates, bread making, travel, and coaching youth soccer. A lifelong Girl Scout, she still has a soft spot for Caramel deLites. She has served as a Type 2 wildland firefighter, an experience that challenged her and strengthened her resilience and commitment to public service. She lives in Warwick, RI, with her husband, Andrew, their son, Walker, and their lazy lab, BB. On Thursday, October 30, we’ll celebrate the 2025 Leading Women of Distinction at an Awards Breakfast! Purchase tickets at gssne.org/leadingwomen

Duke earned his "Best Treat Tester" badge! He’s wagging his tail over the Girl Scout Fall Product Program BarkBox—packed with plushies and tasty treats inspired by Girl Scout favorites! The Girl Scout Fall Product Program has something for the whole family, including your favorite four-legged friend! Stock up on fall fun while supporting your local Girl Scout, visit gssne.org/fallproduct to learn more! You can reach out to customercare@gssne.org if you don’t know a Girl Scout and want to place an order.

A little reminder: you were made to take up space, shine bright, and inspire others along the way. 💚

Congratulations to Autumn, Madeline, and Madison from Troop 5 in Warwick for earning the Girl Scout Bronze Award! They decided to make a shoe cubby for Wellville at Camp Hoffman to keep it more organized. They went to camp and measured the area, then made plans of how to build it and created their budget. They went shopping for supplies, and then started to build the cubby using hammers, drills, and a table saw. Once it was put together, they painted the top and delivered the finished product and installed it at Wellville. After that, they each made their own presentation about their project and presented it to their troop and their families during their first meeting this year! Amazing job, Girl Scouts!

Congratulations to Rebecca Twitchell, one of our 2025 Leading Women of Distinction Honorees! Born in Providence, RI and having lived and worked in DC, CA and NJ/NYC before making her way “back home” 20 years later, Rebecca is passionate about connecting people and complements any client gig with a touch of creativity. Rebecca aspires to live each day as optimistically and realistically as possible. Her story is the backbone behind why half full exists. Go ahead and shake her hand- and ask for the left one. A graduate of the Maxwell School of Citizenship at Syracuse University and the University of California San Diego, Rebecca is known for her facilitation style, problem-solving techniques, and keen ability to adapt and plow through any issues that may affect any of her clients locally, throughout the U.S., and globally (Africa being a favorite). The proud founder of half full, llc, Rebecca is a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program in RI where she serves as an alumni advocate, Leadership Rhode Island PI II, and most recently has successfully managed the acquisition of another female owned, valued-driven business, adding to their already robust repertoire of workplace development experiences and trainings. Rebecca loves to sing and dance when nobody is ACTUALLY watching, she enjoys driving as it is her escape into reflection time, and she loves laughing with her husband. On Thursday, October 30, we’ll celebrate the 2025 Leading Women of Distinction at an Awards Breakfast! Purchase tickets at gssne.org/leadingwomen

Troop 217 from Exeter visited Montreal this August! The Girl Scouts went to Notre-Dame Basilica, Museum of Illusions, Biodome and Botanical Gardens, and the Jean-Talon Market. They ate many crepes, visited lots of shops and cafes, and enjoyed an awesome boat ride on the St. Lawrence River. What an amazing trip!