The Purple Line

Wendy's Legacy: Empowering Young Women of Tomorrow

Episode Summary

In this month's episode, Keith sits down with Juan Carlos Martinez Jr. He is Vice President of The Wendy Martinez Legacy Project and the brother of CHLI alumna, Wendy Martinez. They discuss the foundation's history, Wendy's legacy, and mission.

Episode Notes

In this month's episode, Keith sits down with Juan Carlos Martinez Jr., Vice President of The Wendy Martinez Legacy Project. They discuss the foundation's history, Wendy's legacy, and mission.

Juan Carlos Martinez Jr. is the brother of Wendy K. Martinez, a CHLI alumna who lost her life in Washington, D.C., on September 18, 2018. He and his family created The Wendy Martinez Legacy Project in honor of his sister. They provide strategic grants and support projects encouraging women's empowerment through running, technology, entrepreneurship and leadership.

Learn more about getting involved and supporting the organization's efforts: https://www.wendyslegacy.org/