December Our Promise Newsletter

GSEM’s WLN Networking Reception

Members of GSEM’s Women’s Leadership Network (WLN), St. Louis’ premier women’s network, gathered at the Saint Louis Club on October 18 to engage in meaningful conversation during the annual Networking Reception. Attendees heard from an esteemed panel of women while participating in table conversations centered around the theme of The Power of Connecting, how women can form professional and personal connections that drive their success. Panelists for the event included, Natalea Simmons, Managing Director, Simmons Private Wealth Group at Stifel, Danielle Washington, GSEM’s Chief Program Officer, and Sarah Ayers, J.D. Candidate at Saint Louis University. To learn more about the Women’s Leadership Network or to become a member, visit girlscoutsem.org/wln .

On October 27, Legacy Jackson, a Girl Scout Senior, was the first teen in Missouri to present a TedTalk as part of the TEDxStLouis Women Two Steps Forward event at the Touhill Performing Arts Center. Legacy Jackson, a GSEM member since 2015 and freshman at Cardinal Ritter College Prep Academy, spoke on how her service organization, Little Legacies, is impacting the St. Louis area, developing young change-makers and teaching youth how to have fun with a purpose. Legacy, a Bronze and Silver Award Girl Scout, is currently working towards her Girl Scout Gold Award. GSEM Member Made History at TEDxStLouis