About
Wanda La Russa is passionate about speaking, volunteering and has never met a seafood taco that she didn’t like. Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, she brings her experience and knowledge of diversity and multiculturalism to her presentations. Wanda studied Human Development as a part of her Liberal Studies Bachelors of Arts degree from California State University, East Bay and has continued to learn and research self-development, human dynamics, mental health, relationships and mindset.
Talks
Wanda offers a variety of engaging, interactive and enjoyable talks. Click “LEARN MORE” to view her offering!
Wanda has brought her education and skill set to a number of endeavors. Having worked in direct sales for various companies, Wanda was able to lead nationwide teams and achieve tops sales, and was recognized by receiving awards for her team building skills. Because of her successful leadership, Wanda was also asked to be a trainer at team meetings, as well as both district and regional conferences. On the weekends, you might find Wanda flying on a helicopter, zip lining, sailing on catamarans, driving ATV’s, cheering for her thoroughbred racehorses, working in her vegetable garden or speaking to various groups of girls and women at retreats, sales trainings, community and corporate events.
Over the past 20 years, she has joyfully immersed herself in the uplifting of women of all ages by teaching, inspiring, motivating, and empowering them to enrich, improve and enhance their well-being, personal relationships and professional lives.
Wanda has served in numerous leadership and membership roles including:
Chapter Member, Lakeside Leaders of American Business Women’s Association
President & Board of Director, Soroptimist International of Dallas
President & Board of Director, Soroptimist International of Patterson
Parent Representative & Board of Director, Bengals Youth Football and Cheerleading Organization
Founding Member & First President, Business Women’s Connection
She has also received the following awards and recognition including:
2022-2023 Woman of the Year for the Lakeside Leaders Chapter of American Business Women's Association
2012 State of CA Senator Anthony Canella Certificate of Recognition for Volunteerism
2011 Ambassador of the Year, Patterson-Westley Chamber of Commerce
A charismatic speaker and facilitator, Wanda’s love of connecting with people imbues her talks with laughter and energy. Let Wanda bring her unique blend of fun and facts to your organization’s next event.