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Alumna Spotlight: Melody Miranda, Cohort 13
Before WANDA, I was living paycheck to paycheck, moving from place to place, and struggling to make ends meet as a single mother of three. At one point, we were actually homeless and had to stay in a homeless shelter when I first began the WANDA program. During these...
You’re WANDA’s Strongest Ally
The most impactful lesson I learned from the program was the importance of having a network of amazing women to guide me along my journey. WANDA empowered me to take charge of my personal finances and thrive when I feel supported. – Sophia S. WANDA Graduate, 2023 WANDA...
Beyond the Immediate: The Power of Long-Term Investment
We often find ourselves faced with tough questions from mothers, funders, and partners. These questions challenge the very essence of what we do and why we do it. They make us reevaluate our approach, our mission, and our vision. One such question that was recently...
WANDA’s Beneficial Partnership with Stanford University’s Alumni Consulting Team
WANDA has had the privilege of collaborating with Stanford University's Alumni Consulting Team (Stanford ACT) on three pivotal strategic initiatives. Stanford ACT's mission is to drive enduring community impact by mobilizing teams of Graduate School of Business (GSB)...
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 started...
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
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 serving...
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
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....