Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania (GSHPA) will hold an Embracing Ambition Conference and a Women of Distinction Gala on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at the Harrisburg Hilton, 1 N. Second St., Harrisburg. The conference will run from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and registration for the gala will start at 5 p.m.

The conference will feature the authors of the book "Embracing Ambition: Empowering Women to Step Out, Be Seen, & Lead," which shares the stories of 12 international woman leaders, including GSHPA president and CEO Janet Donovan. The authors have overcome challenges, broken down barriers, and paved new paths across various industries. During the conference, the book's authors will share insights on addressing perception barriers, integrating personal identity with professional success, embracing new challenges, and leading with a visionary spirit.

During the gala, GSHPA will honor five women of influence who serve as inspirational figures for girls and young women. The honorees are members of local communities and represent the core values that GSHPA seeks to instill in girls through Girl Scouting.

The honorees and their awards are Dr. Amber Billet, program director - emergency medicine residency with WellSpan Health, STEM Pillar; Wendy M. Dowe, founder and president of SkyPixGroup, Entrepreneur Pillar; Una Martone, president and CEO of Leadership Harrisburg Area, Life Skills Pillar; Sara Mueller, executive director of Wildlife Leadership Academy, Outdoor Pillar; and Carole Ackerman, lifelong Girl Scout, Generational Award.

The event is suitable for workplace teams, human resources staff members, sales and leadership teams, book clubs, or group of women that want to sharpen their leadership skills and style. 

The price will be discounted until Tuesday, Dec. 31, with a further price increase after Friday, Feb. 14. Tickets include a copy of "Embracing Ambition" and a customized bookmark.

For more information and to register, contact development@gshpa.org.