WIFA names Meghan Jarvis as new Global Ambassador for Australia
The Women in Fitness Association (WIFA) has announced the appointment of Gold Coast-based Meghan Jarvis as its latest Global Ambassador.
Canadian born Jarvis is founder and Chief Executive of WellCorp Corporate Health and Wellness and the Buzvil Global Fitness App.
A former World Class BMX bicycle racer, she came to Australia to play professional basketball and stayed as a lead lecturer at the Australian Institute of Fitness.
The versatile Jarvis is also currently appearing as a stunt woman in the new movee 'Elvis' and has also featured in the Portable Door and Aqua Man as well as an actor appearing in TV comedies Darby and Joan, Joe Exotic, Young Rock and the Price is Right and has been a 'Ninja' on Channel Nine's Australian Ninja Warrior.
She is also Total Gyms BDO, Suspension and Altitude Training International Master Coach, making her an authority on peak performance and an international speaker.
Her experiences as an athlete, educational portfolio (Masters of Education and Coaching, Kinesiologist, Sports Scientist), entrepreneurial ventures, and enthusiastic character have shaped her as a formidable leader in health and fitness.
In her new role with WIFA, Jarvis will be hosting a free to attend Zoom-based WIFA regional networking event at 6pm on Monday 6th June.
As of 31st May, WIFA marked its fifth birthday, with Association founder and Chief Executive, Lindsey Rainwater noting the growth of the body since its formation.
In a Blog, Rainwater commented "today we have thousands of members all over the globe, and I can truly say that our mission of supporting women in their careers is not only here to stay but we have demonstrated that we do just that.
"We accelerate careers, there are so many of you members that have written books, been on podcasts, launched the business, gotten the promotion. You have accelerated your career ways faster than you ever thought you could because somebody said, 'hey, just apply'.”
Click here for more information on WIFA.
Click here for the Zoom link to the WIFA regional networking event.
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