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 …

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 philosophy. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

“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. …

Alumna Spotlight: Stacey Mobley, Cohort 14

WANDA came into my life at a time when I was struggling to make ends meet and living paycheck to paycheck, with a depleted savings account. Alongside various health issues and numerous other challenges, I …

WANDA Awarded PACF Grant

We are thrilled to announce that WANDA has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Palo Alto Community Fund (PACF). This generous grant will support our mission of transforming the lives of striving single mother …