Mavericks celebrating women during the month of March

The Dallas Mavericks and Girls Empowered by Mavericks (GEM) will host a variety of events throughout the month of March in celebration women’s history month. The GEM program is part of the Dallas Mavericks’ dedication to encourage and empower girls within the community.

On March 6 the gems north Texas female athletes will have the opportunity to

to learn about different career opportunities financial literacy, mental and physical health. The event will conclude with a speaker panel with Dallas Mavericks CEO Cynt Marshall, Dallas Mavericks Assistant Coach Kristi Toliver, Dallas Wings player Arike Ogunbowale, TIAA Regional VP & Associate General Counsel Caren Lock, and UT Southwestern Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine Dr. Carolee Estelle at a expo.

The Mavericks will have events throughout the month of March, celebrating women. “I know first-hand the importance of supporting women and girls from a holistic standpoint,” said Marshall. “With GEM, we focus on girls learning to appreciate their whole selves, with physical and emotional safety as one of our core values.”

Month-long programming includes:

• Celebration of Girls on Mar. 6

• GEM International Women’s Day Clinic on Mar. 8

• Dallas Mavericks Second Annual Women’s Symposium on Mar. 9

• Girls in Gaming WNBA 2K23 Experience on Mar. 27

• GEM + WBCA Clinic on Mar. 29

• WOMEN ERG volunteer event at Genesis Women’s Shelter