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WANDA Graduate Esmeralda Rubi Garcia – Profile of Success
“I have volunteered in so many different nonprofit organizations over the last 7 years. To be frank I’m not sure where exactly or who directed me to WANDA but, what I do know is that it has been a huge blessing. I wanted to join WANDA because they offered so many...
WANDA in the News!
WANDA Executive Director Danika Dellor discussed the difficulties facing mothers during the pandemic.
Faculty Profile: Ellen Shulman
Ellen Shulman is a career counselor, coach and consultant with over 10 years of experience working in private practice and with a global career services firm called Lee Hecht Harrison.
WANDA Launches Virtual Curriculum
In response to the Shelter in Place orders in March 2020, WANDA quickly pivoted to offer our quality educational curriculum online. We welcomed our largest and first ever online cohort in Fall 2020.
WANDA Supported by the Sobrato Foundation
The Sobrato Family Foundation awarded WANDA with a generous two year gift under their Pathways for Success initiative.
The Legacy of Barbra Jones
WANDA has been awarded a generous three year grant through the Barbara Jones Memorial Fund.
WANDA Mom Noelia Corzo Receives “Women of Courage” award
On February 3rd, WANDA mom Noelia Corzo was one of three San Mateo County women to be awarded the first annual Women of Courage Award from the Philanthropic Ventures Foundation.
A Special Message to our WANDA Moms
On this day of remembrance of a leader who bore witness to the darkest of days and the brightest of hope, we send a simple message to all of the strong, independent, capable women in the WANDA community — we are community and we see you.
WANDA Elevates Through Covid 19
It has been a tradition for WANDA to begin our newsletter with a success story about one of our amazing moms and we have included it in this current Spring edition, but want to first ask for your help during these difficult times. Covid 19 is having an...
WANDA Kicks off MidPen Training
WANDA launched its first official Elevate partnership with MidPen Housing in January. We trained a number of MidPen staff in the WANDA curriculum covering Financial Literacy, Career Advancement and Life Skills. READ MORE The training was facilitated by WANDA...