Why VELA? A Journey Fueled by Love, Advocacy, and Community
If you know me, you know that my life's work didn't come from a job description, a degree, or a career plan, it came from my daughter, Mariana. Mariana is 6 years old and has complex medical needs. She is nonverbal, uses a feeding tube, has a tracheostomy, and relies on ventilator support and skilled nursing care. Navigating medical systems, therapies, and special education services quickly became part of our daily life. People often ask: Why VELA? At its core, it’s simple: families with...
