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The WellStorm, Inc.
Carla Delacruz Davila
Co-Founder / Chief Executive Officer
Carla is an MSW graduate, native of Puerto Rico, and longtime resident of Worcester County. As an Afro Latina working mother of two boys, Carla understands the stress that can come with a fully packed life. Learning to balance her roles as a partner, mother, community advocate, and board member has pushed Carla to become a role model for the next generation.
Carla is deeply involved in various leadership roles, including her positions as a board member of Friends of St. Luke's, the Worcester Women’s Leadership Conference, and the DTA Advisory Board. She is also actively engaged with the Agricultural Committee, serving as Vice President of WCA SEPAC, and as a Southbridge School Committee Member. Carla’s work extends to serving on the Town Manager’s Substance Abuse Council, the SCC Steering Committee, and the SCC Parent Advisory. Additionally, Carla plays an integral role in the Women’s Initiative DEI Committee, advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion in her community.
Carla loves volunteering, helping others, and giving back to her community. Her extensive history of charitable roles in local programs supports the increased confidence and competence of individuals within the community. Carla thrives in leadership roles, and as an empathetic caretaker, her compassion often drives her to go beyond her limits and expectations.
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Brooke Roberts
Vice President
Brooke Roberts was born and raised in Worcester County. Instilled at a young age to always put others first, some of Brooke’s fondest memories involve volunteering with her father at the Worcester County Food Bank and would often dream of one day owning her own charity. Brooke holds a Bachelor of Arts from Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT in film and television. She moved to Los Angeles, CA where she was first a production assistant on several television shows before landing in the world of casting. Brooke started as an Associate Casting Producer on several well known shows and rose through the ranks as a Casting Producer and now a Casting Director. She then moved back to the east coast and became the Director of Casting and Development for iTV in Manhattan. Brooke eventually moved to Sturbridge, MA with her husband and worked remotely while raising their three children. As they began schooling, Brooke knew it was time to make her dream of owning a non-profit a reality. She is the owner and founder of Wardrobe On Wheels; a non-profit established in 2023 that supplies free clothing and shoes to all out of a mobile trailer that travels throughout the state of Massachusetts. Brooke’s goal is to lessen at least one burden off of these families' plates and to truly make a lasting difference in their lives. Brooke is also a casting director for Tastemade in Los Angeles as well as the newly appointed Vice President of The Wellstorm, INC based out of Southbridge, MA. Brooke’s greatest achievement in life will always remain to be her children.
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Yesenia Arroyo
Co-Founder / Treasurer
Yesenia (Yezii) is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. Yezii has a love for all people, being extremely empathetic and entertaining, Yezii is able to identify, support and connect with many different types of individuals of all ages. Yezii has always had a social worker soul, from volunteering in Sally's Place in Worcester at 15 years old to working in Girls Inc by 17. Yezii has built her professional career working directly with many diverse vulnerable populations. Her expertise being connecting and working with children and adolescents in residential programs, individuals with developmental disabilities, the elderly, and children on the autism spectrum. Yezii is a bubbly energy that is never afraid to go the extra mile to include everyone and make socialization less anxiety producing for others. Yezii is dedicating her life to building a foundation to support our community and specializes in transitional assistance and behavior modification.
Norma M. Tyznik
Community Engagement Director
Norma M. Tyznik is a community leader, advocate, human services professional, and dedicated mother whose life has been defined by service. With more than 20 years of experience in human services, Norma has devoted her career to supporting families, creating opportunities, building partnerships, and strengthening communities.
Norma currently serves as a Family Services Administrator with Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/Greater Worcester, where she helps families navigate the homeownership process and connects them with the resources and support needed to achieve long-term stability. Her expertise in case management, program development, and data tracking allows her to combine compassion with practical solutions that help families move forward.
Norma is also the Community Engagement Director for Wellstorm Inc., where she works to build relationships and partnerships throughout the community. She regularly participates in networking and community events, tables at outreach events, and connects organizations and individuals with opportunities to serve.
A strong advocate for people experiencing homelessness, Norma is a lead for Wednesday community meals serving individuals experiencing homelessness, working with community partners to provide food, support, and connection to people in need.
Her dedication to children and families extends into her civic involvement. Norma serves as a Southbridge School Committee member, SEPAC liaison, and Parent Committee member for Southbridge Community Connection. In these roles, she advocates for students and families, supports meaningful family engagement, and works to ensure that the needs and voices of children and families are represented.
Norma also serves as a board member for TradeWinds and contributes her time to numerous other boards, committees, and community initiatives. Her involvement reflects her belief that creating a strong community requires collaboration across organizations and sectors.
A proud mother of four, Norma has been a resident of Southbridge, Massachusetts, for more than 22 years. Originally from Brooklyn, New York, she also spent part of her early life in Tampa, Florida, before choosing Southbridge as the place to raise her family. Her decision was rooted in her desire to provide her children with a safe, supportive environment where they could grow and thrive.
Norma is a woman of faith whose life and work are grounded in service, compassion, advocacy, and a belief in the power of community. Whether she is helping a family achieve homeownership, serving a meal to someone experiencing homelessness, advocating for a student, supporting families, building nonprofit partnerships, or volunteering her time on a board, Norma consistently shows up.
She is the kind of community leader who does not wait for someone else to solve a problem. She steps forward, brings people together, and gets to work. Her impact can be seen across Southbridge and beyond, and her commitment to service embodies the values of a stronger, more equitable Commonwealth.
Brittany Davison
Chief Development Officer
Brittany was born and raised in Southbridge, Ma. Brittany received her
undergraduate degree from Anna Maria in health sciences and a Master’s in Social Work at
Simmons University. Brittany currently works full time at Lifestance Health as a Licensed Clinical Social
Worker (LCSW). Brittany got into social work due to her passion for helping others.
In the beginning of her social work career, Brittany worked at Addiction Immediate Care in Webster, Ma through UMASS
Harrington. In this role Brittany helped connect patients with needed resources (housing, clothing, food,
transportation, PCPs, etc), served on community boards, to which she is still present, and
provided individual and group therapy. During her time there and through partnership with The
WellStorm, Inc,. hospital leaders and Hope and Comfort we were able to bring The Bridge Fridge
and Walter’s Closet to both the Southbridge and Webster locations. Brittany serves as a member of the town’s Substance Use Taskforce and Southbridge Community Connections Steering Committee. For 13 years Brittany has participated in the Alzheimer’s
associations yearly walk events in Worcester and have put together personal fundraisers to help
raise awareness and money. Due to her own personal experiences, Brittany has recently begun
participating in the walks for Dysautonomia International. Brittany has a passion for helping others
and believes in The WellStorm, Inc.'s mission of bridging the gaps and providing resources to vulnerable
populations.
Wendy Aguilar
Board of Directors
Wendy Aguilar serves as the Assistant Director of Outreach at Pathways for Change Inc., also known as
the Rape Crisis Center of Central Massachusetts. With over 20 years of experience as a dedicated sexual
and domestic violence advocate and counselor, Wendy has devoted their career to supporting and empowering survivors.
In addition to their role at Pathways for Change, Wendy is the Outreach Coordinator at Growing Places,
where she works to promote Healthy Food and Sustainability. She is also an active member and host for
LABO News, the Latin American Business Organization (Worcester MA), and a committed board member
of several organizations, including The WellStorm Inc, ELLA (Empowering Latinas Leaders Affirmation),
She Local “(The Central Massachusetts Conference for Women), and the Spanish American Center in Leominster, MA.
As a certified Health and Wellness Coach from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) and a Women
Empowerment Coach, Wendy is passionate about helping individuals achieve their personal and professional goals.
This summer (2024), Wendy was the coordinator of the 1 st Spanish “Steward Civic Ambassador
Leadership Training of Central MA “ Liderazgo de Emabajadores Civiles, which graduates 20 new Latin Leaders.
Her previous experience as a SAFEPLAN advocate of The YWCA has further solidified her expertise in crisis intervention and support.
In recognition of her significant contributions to the community, Wendy received the Commonwealth
Heroine Award in 2017. Wendy holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, which has provided a strong
foundation for her extensive work in advocacy, counseling, and community outreach.
She is currently enrolled for the Massachusetts Women of Color Coalition Inc “International Academy–Women of Color Leadership Program. What is most important and valuable about Wendy’s career and trajectory is her Passion, Dedication, and Love for her communities.
Nichol M. Figueiredo
Board of Directors
With us since our founding, Nichol has over two decades of experience working in state and municipal government; acting as a liaison between government agencies, contractors, consultants, and the communities they serve. She has a keen understanding of how a well-placed message can change opinions, and call stakeholders to action. Since launching Capital Strategic Solutions in 2014, Nichol has been working with municipal clients to implement integrated communications strategies to create a dynamic flow of information. Nichol specializes in building trust through open dialogue and transparency. She is skilled at establishing relationships working closely with the project team and community stakeholders to increase community engagement. By leveraging ever-evolving technology, Nichol measurably improves public relations and community involvement.
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Yolanda Ramos
Board of Directors
Yolanda I. Ramos Guzman is a passionate advocate, mental health professional, and proud mother who has spent over a decade walking alongside children and families on their journeys toward healing, growth, and empowerment. As the founder of Yolanda Ramos, LLC, she offers bilingual services that center mental health, leadership development, parenting support, and community connection, all rooted in cultural humility and compassion.
In her role as Youth Social-Emotional Facilitator for UHAI for Health, Yolanda leads trauma-informed programs that blend art, play, and mindfulness to help young people build resilience and thrive. She also facilitates postpartum peer groups with WellStorm Inc. and consults for the Together for Kids Coalition, all with the goal of uplifting families and making mental health support more accessible.
Yolanda’s leadership extends beyond individual programs. She serves on several boards and advisory committees, including the Early Childhood Funder Collaborative, the Massachusetts Breastfeeding Coalition, the Boston Children’s Hospital Family Advisory Council, and the DTA Worcester Advisory Board. She is also a member of The Collaborative in Health Equity at UMASS Chan Medical School and the UMASS Memorial Maternal Health Community Advisory Committee.
A Leadership Worcester graduate and Certified Trauma-Responsive Community Leader, Yolanda is deeply committed to building a more just, inclusive, and supportive world for families, especially within the Latinx community. And above all, her favorite and most important role is being a mom, an experience that shapes everything she does and grounds her in the love and hope that fuels her work every day.
"I joined The WellStorm, Inc. board because of the team’s genuine passion for helping others and their deep love for the community they serve. They provide incredible support to families and individuals in need, especially focusing on mental health and food security. I remember a time when a mother reached out to me in urgent need of baby formula. I connected her with The WellStorm team, and later that night, she told me they had helped her get enough formula for her baby. Moments like that show me the quiet, selfless dedication this team brings every day, they’re always looking for ways to help without seeking the spotlight. That’s why I am proud to be part of this team. I want my children to grow up knowing there is goodness in this world, and this organization embodies that hope."
Xena Robinson
Board of Directors
Xena Robinson is an employment attorney, nonprofit leader, and community advocate born and raised in Worcester, Massachusetts. As a proud daughter of Nigerian immigrants, Xena earned her Juris Doctorate from New England Law Boston in 2019 and went on to found Mahanaim Law, a certified minority- and woman-owned law firm dedicated to helping organizations navigate employee challenges and build stronger workplaces. In addition to her legal practice, Xena is co-owner of TrustUs Property Solutions, a minority- and woman-owned property management company, and serves as Program Director for the Mary and Robinson Okere Foundation, which expands access to education and healthcare for children in rural Nigeria. She is also a leader at Faith Fellowship Church in Worcester, where she is passionate about mentorship, service, and community engagement. Through business, ministry, and nonprofit work, Xena is committed to empowering people, strengthening organizations, and creating lasting impact through practical leadership.