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. The online ceremony was attended …
The Legacy of Barbra Jones
WANDA has been awarded a generous three year grant through the Barbara Jones Memorial Fund. Barb was an early, sustaining supporter of WANDA. She believed wholeheartedly in our mission and was an engaged, thoughtful member …
WANDA Supported by the Sobrato Foundation
The Sobrato Family Foundation awarded WANDA with a generous two year gift under their Pathways for Success initiative. This grant builds upon the momentum of our long-term partnership with the Sand Hill Foundation towards expanding …
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. She had multiple careers prior …
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.
New Faculty Profile – Mansi Goel
WANDA welcomes new career advancement faculty member Mansi Goel. Previously an executive at Google, Mansi Goel is now an Executive Coach focused on empathic and effective leadership. She uses her 15+ years as a global-level …
WANDA Supported Through PayPal Gives
WANDA was awarded a $5,000 grant through PayPal Gives and joined over a dozen nonprofit grantees at a special presentation at PayPal headquarters in San Jose. Thank you to long-term supporter Anel Muller for nominating …
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 …
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 …
Leadership Circle Luncheon 2019
Our annual Leadership Circle Luncheon, held on October 16, 2019, was enjoyed by WANDA moms, supporters and staff. Every year we celebrate the impact WANDA has helping single moms achieve their potential. Many thanks to …