Alumna Spotlight: Fátima Perea, Cohort 13

Alumna Spotlight: Fátima Perea, Cohort 13

Surrounded by incredible women and inspired by their empowering words, Fátima found the motivation to persevere. “I just wanted to take the time to thank the WANDA team and let you know how much you have drastically changed my life,” she shared. “When I first...
Partner Spotlight: LEMO Foundation

Partner Spotlight: LEMO Foundation

WANDA recently celebrated the graduation of our program participants in collaboration with the LEMO Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all student-athletes within Silicon Valley communities through sports, technology, and...
Continued Partnership with MidPen Housing

Continued Partnership with MidPen Housing

Building upon the success of our 2022 pilot program in collaboration with MidPen Housing, a respected nonprofit affordable housing provider in Northern California, we’re thrilled to announce an upcoming second partnership this fall. This endeavor will focus on...
Recap: WANDA’s Graduation Celebration

Recap: WANDA’s Graduation Celebration

Earlier this month, the women and allies of WANDA came together to celebrate and honor our graduating Cohort 13! It was an inspiring afternoon; Lateefah Simon kicked us off with an engaging keynote speech, WANDA Mom Sophia Sandoval shared her personal story of...
Honorary WANDA Mom Spotlight: Lateefah Simon

Honorary WANDA Mom Spotlight: Lateefah Simon

With over 25 years of experience as a veteran organizer, a long-time philanthropic leader, and a nationally recognized advocate for civil rights and racial justice in Oakland and the broader Bay Area, Lateefah embodies the spirit of empowerment that WANDA holds dear....
“Raised by latchkey, powered by sarcasm”

“Raised by latchkey, powered by sarcasm”

By Danika Dellor, Executive Director of WANDA Recently, I had the honor of being recognized as a Woman of Influence by the Silicon Valley Business Journal, culminating at a lovely celebratory dinner in San José. It was an evening filled with powerful and thoughtful...