PWIR presents:
Moving Forward together!
Women Educating and Inspiring Generations
A StoryBolt Documentary Screening & Discussion Session
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Discover PWIR invites you to an exceptional documentary film screening and discussion event in celebration of Women’s History Month.
Please join us on Zoom for a screening of TEAM MERYLAND and a conversation with the storyteller, Meryland Gonzalez (she/her), hosted by Annie Rezac.
Join us on March 20th for an inspiring session featuring the film “Team Meryland,” followed by a discussion with the remarkable athlete herself, Meryland. We will highlight the importance of supporting women in breaking barriers and the power of the community in achieving success. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate Women’s History Month with an engaging and motivational story.
Date & Time: March 20, 2025 | 11:00-12:15 pm CT (75 min)
Meryland Gonzalez is a female boxer from the city of Watts in South Central Los Angeles. At only 10 years of age, Meryland had already overcome many obstacles. She began boxing at 8 and has already won numerous belts, trophies, and medals. She's a Junior Olympic Gold medalist and a 9x National Champion, intending to attend the 2028 LA Olympics while remaining in school at UC Berkeley. Even with this big goal in mind, Meryland’s community remains close to her heart; her family, including herself, developed a project named 5 LA New Beginning to help families and motivate kids to be someone great. One day, she hopes to create a boxing gym in her neighborhood, bringing exposure and opportunities to other children. She is recently hosting a boxing show on August 25 in Watts for kids in the community to come watch!
Annie Rezac is the Inclusion Programs Manager at Ulteig Engineers, Inc. Prior to Ulteig, Annie led the Chicago Literacy Alliance in a city-wide equity initiative to increase access to learning resources in Chicago's most disinvested communities. As the former Executive Director of Unsilence, a storytelling-based human rights organization, Annie oversaw the national expansion of social justice programs and led candid conversations around gender identity, mental health, and gun violence. She is committed to bringing individuals with disparate life experiences together and creating pathways toward allyship and authentic connection.
Heather Winandy is the Director of Partnerships & Experiences at StoryBolt and the founder of MentorMe Advisors. She is a certified Project Management Professional, a certified Life Coach with extensive expertise in Behavioral Therapies. A lifelong learner with a people-first mindset, Heather spent over 30 years in corporate America honing her craft. She is dedicated to empowering people by providing personalized coaching and career navigation. Whether guiding aspiring entrepreneurs, supporting individuals climbing the corporate ladder, or helping them tackle life’s daily challenges, Heather is passionate about helping others set goals, overcome obstacles, and achieve their fullest potential.
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Action #1 - Reach Out
Reach out to a woman that inspired you to be who you are today. Let them know how they impacted your life.
Action # 2 - Attend the next PWIR Event
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Action #3 - “Susan Devlan”
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