Fall 2025 SOAR Magazine

Sophia Dominicis, 13 years in Girl Scouts Sophia is a sophomore at Syracuse University, double majoring in Business Management and Broadcast Journalism. A lifelong Girl Scout, she

Katie S. Fischer, 9 years in Girl Scouts Katie is the Market

Executive for Bank of America in St. Louis. In 2025, she was recognized as one of the St. Louis Business Journal’s 2025

spent her summer as the Programs and Events Intern for Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, continuing her commitment to empowering girls and strengthening communities. In recognition of her leadership and impact, Sophia received the $5,000 Changemaker Scholarship for higher education at the 2024 GSEM Dessert First Gala.

Most Influential Business Women and as one of the YWCA’s 2025 Leaders of Distinction. Katie served as her daughter’s troop leader for several years and had the opportunity to bring the troop to the Bank of America vault where the Girl Scouts were able to hold $1 million. Katie is a former GSEM Board Member and continues to partner with GSEM in her current work.

Jamielee Buenemann, 13 years in Girl Scouts Jamielee serves as the Lead Hybrid Electric Design Engineer at GE Aviation and is the distinguished recipient of the 2024 GE Aerospace Young Engineer Award. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from The Ohio State University.

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Jamielee is actively engaged in several professional organizations, including Women in Technology, the Early Career Professionals Organization, and the Edison Engineering Development Program. A Lifetime Member and Gold Award Girl Scout with Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, she continues to champion the mission of Girl Scouting by volunteering at STEM programs for Girl Scouts in Kentucky and Ohio, inspiring young women to pursue their passions in science and engineering.

Dr. Cassandra Walker Suggs, 2 years in Girl Scouts is the Assistant Superintendent for the Afton School District and Founder and Lead Mediator for Suggs Mediation Specialist Firm. Dr. Suggs recently earned her Executive Juris Doctor from Purdue University Global Law School in December 2024. A proud former Brownie, Dr. Suggs credits her two years as a Girl Scout with sparking her imagination and igniting her passion for leadership, teamwork, and service. Today, she serves on the Board of Directors and as a National Delegate for Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, helping shape the future of girls across the region. An accomplished author and communicator, Dr. Suggs wrote two award-winning books, hosted the television program The Best of the STL for 12 years, and penned a nationally recognized newspaper column. Beyond her career, she serves on the Board of the Association of Missouri Mediators, volunteers

with Victory Family Church, and supports community initiatives throughout St. Louis.

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