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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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. …
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 …
Recap: Mother’s Day Tea
We hosted a fabulous Mother’s Day Tea for new WANDA allies to hear directly from two of our moms, Stacey Mobley and Sophia Sandoval. Both Stacey and Sophia kindly shared their first-hand experiences and how …
WANDA Awarded Sutter Health Palo Alto Community Foundation Grant
We are thrilled to announce that WANDA has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Sutter Health Palo Alto Community Foundation. This generous grant will support our mission of transforming the lives of striving single …