Cherokee Bonilla, Founder, Executive Director of Way More Inc. /Mentoring Mrs. Bonilla was born in Salisbury MD. Her family moved to Millsboro, DE when she was 6 years old. Cherokee went East Millsboro Elementary, Millsboro Middle school, and graduated from Sussex Central High school in 1993.
In 2000, Cherokee attended Delaware Technical community College where she obtained her Associates Degree in Education. She continued her education at Wilmington University to pursue her bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education.
Cherokee has been a para-professional in the Indian River School District for over 10 years. Her love of children led to mentoring. Cherokee has been a mentor for children from the ages of 5 to 16 for over 6 years. Creating Way More Laundry Incorporated has been a dream for her that has now become reality. Allowing students to learn and grow through a program that will enable them to become anything they set their minds to. Giving students a chance to become a part of their community with the help of community leaders and volunteers.