The Partnership
In the world of finance, precision and focus are everything, but I’ve learned that the best work happens with a little bit of quiet companionship. While I handle the complexities of your books and your brand, Sansa ensures the office stays grounded with a well-timed wag and a watchful eye.
Meet the Chief Joy Officer
At TeresaMaza.com, the operation is lean, focused, and dedicated. However, no high-level financial work happens without the oversight of my “Furry Shadow.”
Sansa Title: Chief Joy Officer & Executive Supervisor
Breed: 50% Labrador, 25% Husky, 25% German Shepherd
Experience: 5 Years of dedicated “Office” Oversight
Professional Background
Sansa joined the team as a “Skinny Little Question Mark” rescue puppy and quickly promoted herself to a permanent management position. While I handle the spreadsheets and the writing, Sansa handles the morale. She is a specialist in “Sonic Anticipation” (knowing exactly when the mail carrier is one block away) and “Hydration Hysteria” (ensuring her water bowl is strictly kept at sub-zero temperatures with fresh ice).
Core Responsibilities
- Audit & Oversight: Sansa maintains a 24/7 “silent security camera” gaze on all financial projects. She ensures that I never work—or use the bathroom—without a damp, furry bodyguard present.
- Wellness Coordinator: During the pandemic, Sansa pioneered the “Furry Roomba” initiative, ensuring that every plastic bag and bird in Northern Virginia was properly chased and accounted for.
- Strategic Distraction: She is an expert at the “Puppy-Dog Eye” maneuver, a high-stakes negotiation tactic used to secure treats which she then meticulously “invests” (hides) under sofa cushions for long-term growth.
- The Zoomie Protocol: When the workday gets too stressful, Sansa initiates a “small hurricane” tail-wagging session to remind us that even the most unbalanced ledger is no match for unconditional love.
The Team Philosophy
Sansa reminds me every day that while numbers are important, patience, acceptance, and a sense of humor are the real keys to a happy life. Whether she’s singing her “Husky Song” to the moon or nudging my arm during a difficult paragraph, she is the heart behind the business.