About this Event
Join The New Agenda for a fun evening of networking and a screening of the documentary film, Cookie Queens.
Don't miss this fun in-person networking event on Thursday, October 8th at 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM. Enjoy the heart-warming story of four young girls as they navigate Girl Scout cookie season. It's a story of adventure, friendship and young entrepreneurship.
After we watch the movie, we'll have a fun Q&A panel. Join the group in asking questions, post your thoughts on social media, and have a great time socializing and networking!
We're so excited to offer the opportunity to see this award-winning documentary. The film will begin promptly at 5:45 PM to allow enough time for Q&A and networking after the screening
Register by clicking on the orange "TICKETS" button. Scroll down to find your ticket type. Seats are limited.
How does the event work?
The event will take place from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM ET as follows:
- 5:30 PM, Check - in
- 5:45 PM - 7:15PM, the film, Cookie Queens
- 7:15 PM - 7:45 PM, Q&A
- 7:45 PM - 8:30 PM, NETWORKING
Wine, bottled water and snacks will be served. (Valid ID required.) Please include a question for the panel with your registration.
About the film:
Cookie Queens is a 2026 American documentary directed and produced by Alysa Nahmias, following four young Girl Scout cookie sellers as they compete to be top sellers during the annual Girl Scout Cookie season.
The film captures the competitive, and often high-pressure world of Girl Scout cookie sales, an $800 million business in just six weeks. It focuses on four girls from different backgrounds — Olive from Charlotte; Shannon Elizabeth from El Paso; Nikki from Chino; and Ara from San Diego — each with their own goals and motivations. The story blends their personal ambitions with the tradition of cookie selling, exploring themes of ambition, sisterhood, entrepreneurship, and the challenges of balancing youthful dreams with adult expectations.
In short, Cookie Queens is both a celebration of a sweet American tradition and a coming-of-age story about four girls navigating the pressures and rewards of selling cookies — and themselves — in the process.
Meet the Panelists:
Carina Allen (Brooklyn, NY) is a photographer, director, and music artist who’s career and portfolio have spanned across the fashion industry, the music industry, photo and video production, event photography, and more. She holds a custom B.A. in Visual Media Production and Magazine Publishing from Emerson College in Boston, MA. Wearing many hats is her specialty, currently running Hot Creative Production, a production company that produces high quality videos for music artists and brands, and Major Crush Photo, a wedding & events photography business. By night, she performs with her band as “rlyblonde,” a pop-rock act based in NYC.
Kari L. Rockwell, Ed.D
Chief Executive Officer, Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson
Kari is a passionate youth advocate with a focus on providing Girl Scouts with opportunities that build courage, confidence, and character. As Chief Executive Officer of Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson, Kari brings over 25 years of experience in non-profit leadership, community engagement, and K-12 education.
After graduating from college, Kari devoted two decades of her career to youth development and education serving as a teacher, military student transition consultant, and school principal. Kari went on to earn her doctorate in Educational Leadership and serve as a school district superintendent. During that time, she led a $35M building improvement project, earned over $5M in grant funding, created a therapy dog program, and ensured quality childcare for staff families and high school early childhood programming by establishinga childcare center on school grounds.
Under Kari’s leadership, Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois elevated a culture of Belonging, ensuring that all potential and current members felt a strong sense of connection and acceptance.
After arriving to Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson, Kari once again began the work of ensuring a culture of Belonging by creating a team of Girl Scouts, both youth and adults to design programming and resources for leaders and families across the Hudson Valley. Kari believes that the Power of Girl Scouts can be found in the impactful STEM, entrepreneurial, and travel opportunities offered in the Hudson Valley and across the world.
Kari enjoys spending time with her husband, Jason and dog, Linus.Together they love to travel the world and visit their daughters, Molly and Brooke. Kari is thrilled to have a homebase after 30 years of living across the country and finds Westchester the best place to call home after 27 military moves with her husband.
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Event venue & nearby stays
The Bryant Park Hotel, 40 West 40th Street, New York, United States
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