Delia De Mello has been with the Social Security Administration for over 30 years. She has been an agency Claims Representative and Technical Expert. She currently handles Public Affairs outreach in Southeastern MA, South Shore and the Cape & Islands, with a focus on Retirement, Disability, Survivors & Medicare benefits, and Social Security On-line Services. She has been a presenter speaker at many large conferences, including the annual Massachusetts Councils on Aging Conferences, among others. She is fluent in Portuguese and Spanish. She is a regular contributor on Social Security topics to the South Shore Senior Newspaper, Patch and the Senior Scope. Her weekly column appears nationally in the Portuguese Times. She has also been a guest of Gregory Brasso and Patti Abbate on WATD radio of Marshfield. She has been a guest on WJFD radio in New Bedford, as well as on many local cable tv stations, including PACTV. She was a member of the Agency’s Office of Communications Multi-language Review Team, which provides online and printed versions of publications in various languages. She is a frequent guest on local radio and television. She is a contributor on 17 local Patch pages, as well A Praca magazine, among others. She has served on the Coastline, Money Management Program Board since 1997, currently as Chairperson. She has previously served as the Vice Chairperson on the Advisory Board, of Coastline Elderly Services, Inc. of New Bedford, and is presently serving on the Board of Directors.

Delia holds a B.A. from University of Massachusetts – Dartmouth.

Delia is married and has two children. She resides in Dartmouth.

Born in Cortiçal, Santarém, Portugal, Manny immigrated to New Bedford, Massachusetts in 1969 with his parents, Abel and Alice Louro. He has a sister, Lina Louro-Cunha, born in the United States. He has been married to Elizabeth Figueiredo since 1985, and they reside in South Dartmouth, MA, where they have lived for 26 years.

Their daughter, Marissa Elizabeth Louro, earned her Juris Doctor degree from Suffolk University Law School in Boston in May 2016. Marissa is a corporate attorney based in Boston and lives in Hingham with her husband, Mark Henry, and their twin daughters, Sophia and Julia, born in 2022.

Education
New Bedford High School, Class of 1979
Southeastern Massachusetts University (University of Massachusetts Dartmouth), 1984

Bachelor of Science in Marketing
Minors in Computer Science, Mathematics, and Technical Writing
Over 40 years of continuing education in sales, management, technology, document management, real estate, and financing

Professional Experience
Executive Vice President and Co-Owner, American Business Products (10 years; company sold in 1994)
Major Account Executive and District Sales Manager, Ikon Office Solutions (9 years)
Mortgage Originator and Sales Manager, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage (5 years)
Services & Solutions Executive, Xerox Corporation (5 years)
Sales Manager and Account Manager, Toshiba Business Solutions (13 years-present)
Part-time Realtor, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services – Robert Paul Properties (17 years-present)
Real estate investor since 1994

Community Service
Prince Henry Society of Massachusetts, New Bedford Chapter (active member since 1992)
Co-Chair of Scholarship Committee
Past President (2006-2008), during which the chapter hosted President Aníbal Cavaco Silva and the First Lady
Past Vice-President, Scholarship Foundation
Past President of the PHS State Council (5 years), promoting unity and best practices among three chapters
Pilot Class Award recipient, 1999
Finance Committee member, St. Mary’s Church (since 2001)
Soccer coach for daughter’s team (6 years)

Hobbies and Interests
President of Ateneu Tennis Club since 1988, passionate tennis player
Dedicated real estate investor for over 30 years
Travel enthusiast

Awards and Honors
President’s Club Performer
Award for Excellence, Ikon Office Solutions
Pilot Class Award, Prince Henry Society, 1999
Portuguese American of the Year, Prince Henry Society, 2011
Portuguese Heritage Award, awarded at the Massachusetts State House, 2011

Personal Highlights
Married his high school sweetheart
Birth of their daughter, Marissa
First in his family to earn a bachelor’s degree
Daughter’s graduation with a Juris Doctorate (2016)
Serving alongside his wife as Eucharistic Ministers for 24 years
Welcoming twin granddaughters in 2022
Admires his wife, daughter, and Mother Teresa

Sonia was born in Terceira Island, Azores, in 1980, and her pursuit of academic excellence and professional success has taken her across continents. After obtaining an English Certificate from Loughborough College in England, she ventured to the United States in 2000 to pursue a Bachelor’s in Computer Science at the New England Institute of Technology. Sonia serves as the Assistant Vice President, Branch Manager at BayCoast Bank.
Beyond her career in banking, Sonia is deeply passionate about various hobbies, including singing, modeling, and community involvement. Her dedication to community service is evident in her role as a board member of the Rotary Club of New Bedford, where she actively volunteers and advocates for important causes.
In addition to her professional and community commitments, Sonia has also made a name for herself in the world of fashion and modeling. In 2021, she was invited to become the Face of the Azorean Collection by renowned Supermodel/Designer Avadora Mimouni. This role has allowed her to represent the collection at prestigious events such as New York Fashion Week.
Sonia’s mantra of Love is Love, Equality, Inclusivity, and Diversity resonates in all her endeavors, as she strives to promote these values within her community and beyond. Her dedication to preserving Portuguese culture and traditions is a testament to her belief in passing on important heritage to future generations.
With her inspiring journey and impactful contributions, Sonia embodies resilience, passion, and a strong sense of purpose. I believe she would be an excellent addition to any speaking engagement or panel discussion centered around community involvement, diversity, or empowerment.

Jennifer Cardoza brings over 8 years of experience to her Human Resources background. She has strong interpersonal skills, and is able to work effectively across diverse, multi-generational workplaces. She serves on the Governance Committee and is Chair of the Hub 128 Committee and committed to the future of DLA.