Carmenchita “Menchie” Zaldua Rosales is an author, speaker, songwriter, poet, and nurse, and was a writer of articles for newsletters and school publications in her capacity as contributor, reporter and Editor-in-Chief.
She has worn many hats in her life as a nurse, a single mother, and a survivor of poverty, postpartum depression with suicidal thoughts, two divorces and partial blindness. As such, she integrates her playful and happy disposition, along with her strong faith in God, to be a transformation catalyst and bring about positive change in the lives of Overseas Foreign Workers (OFWs) all over the world. Her innate compassionate, loving and caring qualities compelled her to share her story to inform, inspire and empower the OFWs and turn them from being mere underdog martyrs into a powerhouse of happy and successful migrant workers enjoying the fruits of their labor and sacrifice.
Menchie was born and raised in the Philippines but has been living in Canada since 1982 where she continues to pursue her passion for serving God and others. She is an active member of the Catholic Women’s League of Canada, the Couples for Christ Handmaids of the Lord and volunteers with the Believe Street Meals to feed the body and soul of the homeless and destitute in downtown Vancouver. She continues to develop her communication and leadership skills through her membership with the British Columbia Nurses’ Union and the Toastmasters International where she enjoys participating in speech competitions. Second to God, her greatest loves are her daughter (Sarah), and her son-in-law (Moufid) who both continue to inspire and challenge Menchie to be a better persion of herself.