Lipica Shah embodies the Girl Scout spirit. Only in her 20s, she has already starred in countless films, television shows, Web series and more. Adding to her extensive résumé, Lipica will play the role of Melinda on USA Network’s “White Collar” that airs 9 p.m. on Tuesdays.
In 2005, she received the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest achievement a teen Girl Scout can receive, for her financial awareness project, Dollars and Sense. The skills learned in Girl Scouting combined with Lipica’s hard work and passion have helped to shape her future, guiding her along the path to achieve her dream. Lipica is a 2008 honors graduate of New York University’s Tish School of Performing Arts. She attended Allentown High School and graduated as class valedictorian. She currently lives and works in Manhattan, teaching safety and preparedness for the American Red Cross and volunteering for Girl Scouts of the USA. For more information on Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore, visit www.girlscoutsjs.org.