Kanchan Wankhede

I was introduced to Maria by a common friend when I was looking for employment. I didn't know where to start and how to get into the community I lived in. I met Maria and there was no turning back. I remember what she told me when I first met her "Be in the environment that you want things to happen for you in. Meet people and get connected."

Maria always made it a point when we were at an event, to introduce me and my background in human resources with such pride, that reiterated my objective and what I wanted to do.

Her maturity and strength of character has always encouraged me to bounce off ideas and most importantly be myself with my strengths and let go of self-created bottle necks.

Her go-getting attitude is contagious :)

Kanchan Wankhede,  Director of Entrepreneurial Services
The Underground, Region 6 Smart Zone Business Incubator Managed by the EDA of St. Clair County