Ms. Iris Gerdine is the proud mother of three children, Leslie, Robert and Kyle. She has been a community advocate and liaison in the field of healthcare for the underserved population, in excess of 20 years. As a spokesperson for this population, she has championed on levels to assist them in the right to better health options and self empowerment. She has been instrumental in coordinating forums, fairs, campaigns and any other avenue to increase their access to opportunities.
OUR VISION
To work with Communities in Texas, Missouri and Georgia, primarily focusing on parents age 13-25 to end generational cycles and improve their quality of life by providing resources that will improve health , finances, and career options.
Showers of Love
Quarterly Baby Showers that provide resources for teen parents and low income families.
Kelly's Closet
Emergency Clothing and Interview clothing for Women , Children & Men.
Back 2 School
Resource fair with back packs, school supplies and health screenings.
Kyle's Coat Drive
Collect and donate Coats to people in need with a focus on school age children G-12.
Molly's Kitchen Mission
Gift cards to grocery stores and information on healthy cooking , eating and living.
Volunteer and Donations
Your fiscal and physical support go directly toward positively impacting the lives of those we serve.
Our Founder
During a stint away from the Corporate arena, Iris broadened her career by launching her own company – IRG Consulting which opened for business in 2012. IRG Consulting has been successful in contracting with several Fortune 500 companies like YPO & WPO, Dallas, TX. and Mercy Medical Centers, St. Louis, MO. Because of her expertise she has consulted in clothing line launches and small business start ups, which were and are still achieving strides of success. Her implementation strategy, motto and overall life’s theme is “you determine the outcome”, by not leaving anything to chance.
As a mother, she is very participatory and active in her younger sons’ sports endeavors, as she serves as “Team Mom”, making herself available to encourage and give to not only her sons, but to all the team members.
Iris is an energetic, exciting and savvy professional young woman who all enjoy being in her presence. When she is on the scene, everyone can expect and witness extraordinary. She truly delivers on and exemplifies the song recorded and song by Chaka Khan and later Whitney Houston, “I’m Every Woman!” Anyone who is fortunate enough to be in her company, will be infused with energy and confidence to achieve and conquer their ultimate goals.
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The Connect in action
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Let's Work Together!
We’re looking forward to partnering with you to create amazing events and opportunities for parents age 13-25 in under served communities. Please fill out the form and we will get back to you shortly.