Sheila currently works for MamásConPoder/ MomsRising as a Campaign Associate. She is a parent, leader and trainer for the Division of Public Health, Children and Youth Branch, NC Department of Health and Human Services. She is currently on the Steering Committee for Participatory Budgeting in Durham and on the board of Hands and Voices for NC. She is also a part of different committees.
Sheila has worked at Durham Early Head Start and Children's Developmental Services. She has been a part of many trainings, such as Triple P and touch points. Sheila has helped organized and lead different campings around the country. She has been a speaker for different events both in English and Spanish.
Sheila was one of the seven finalists for the vacant Durham city council seat and was one of the youngest cast members for the Listen to your Mother show, as well as a recipient of Soroptimist Women's Opportunity Award in 2015.