Is a third generation islander of Cape Verdean descent. She is a MVRHS graduate (Class of ’81) and earned a BA from College of the Holy Cross (Class of ’85). Upon joining the Jesuit Volunteer Corp (JVC), Wanda travelled to Los Angeles and worked as an inner-city, elementary Catholic school teacher, Principal, team coach, and community advocate. Wanda received her Master’s of Social Work (MSW) from California State University, Long Beach. She returned to live on the Vineyard full time in 2004. She has over 20 years of combined experience in Child Protective Services in Los Angeles and Massachusetts (MV). She is currently retired and resides in her family home in Vineyard Haven.
