Vice President for Programs and Initiatives, Monica Reyes, named 2026 Take the Lead Berks County honoree by Girl Scouts of Eastern PA
Each year, Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania (GSEP) honors four female leaders who exemplify the Girl Scouts’ mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Monica Reyes, Vice President for Programs and Initiatives of Berks County Community Foundation, is one of four leaders selected for GSEP’s 2026 Take the Lead Berks County.
All honorees are leaders in their professional industries and communities, serving as positive role models for Girl Scouts in Berks County.
Monica oversees the foundation’s grantmaking and spearheads major initiatives that improve the quality of life for Berks County residents in the following areas of focus: Arts & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Health & Human Services, Environment & Energy and Neighborhood Vitality.
“Monica’s career reflects her commitment to improving Berks County for all its residents,” says Kevin Murphy, President of Berks County Community Foundation. “We are proud of her accomplishments and know she is deserving of this honor.”
Monica Reyes will be recognized at a special Girl Scout-led event at Redner’s Event Center on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, along with the other three 2026 Take the Lead Berks County honorees. These women include:
- Meggan Hannigan, Associate Vice President of Development Advancement, Alvernia University
- Radha Pyati, PhD, Chancellor & Dean, Penn State University
- Karen Wang, MD, FAAP, Chief Medical Officer, Berks Community Health Center
For more information about Take the Lead Berks County event sponsorship and tickets, visit www.gsep.org/takethelead or call 267-332-5483.
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About Berks County Community Foundation
Berks County Community Foundation is a nonprofit corporation serving as a civic leader for our region by developing, managing, and distributing charitable funds to improve the quality of life in Berks County, PA. More information is available at www.bccf.org.
