Wanda holds an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration in Human Resource Management from Housatonic Community College. She is also a Registered Medical Assistant, and a Certified Application Counselor through Access Health CT. Wanda moved to Connecticut from Puerto Rico 28 years ago seeking career opportunities to create a changed future for her family. She worked in retail banking for 14+ years as a Branch Operations Manager, where she educated her clients about the importance of understanding financial choices. Yet, she had a deeper longing and passion for healthcare and helping the underserved community. Wanda has been an Optimus Healthcare Staff member since 2016 and has had the privilege to serve in different capacities gaining a deeper appreciation in serving the families of the community and surrounding towns. She believes that her experiences will help build community relationships and trust and will assist participants in reaching their maximum potential and healthcare goals. As she embarks this new journey as an emme Community Health Worker, her goal is to continue building relationships, empowering and educating women and girls, by generating a desire within them to succeed. Helping them “look beyond where everyone else looks to see the horizon no one else sees”- author unknown.