Vilma is the parent to a full term NICU Alumni. Her son Bradley, spent 54 days in the NICU which included a hospital transfer to Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in April 2019. Along with her husband Jose, they navigate the journey of being parents to a disabled child with Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy and Vision Impairment and together they serve on the Family Advisory Council at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. A graduate of Florida's Partners in Policymaking 2022 training program, Vilma is dedicated to raising awareness for children with disabilities, the mental health needs of NICU families, as well as increasing the support for families once they graduate from the NICU. Additionally, Vilma serves as the Community Building Coordinator for Dear NICU Mama.