Angelique Sina, president of Friends of Puerto Rico, is recieving a large check for $75,000 from Chick-fil-a.

SOCIAL DEVELOPEMENT

& economic growth

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Through the nonprofit she founded, Friends of Puerto Rico, Angelique designs innovative programs that merge profit with purpose, ensuring long-term sustainability. Her initiatives—like Café Ama (empowering women coffee farmers), the SEEDS Program (training entrepreneurs in circular economies), and Panorama Farm (a regenerative agriculture hub)—address systemic gaps by providing tools, education, and market access.

our initiatives

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SEEDS is a STEM-based entrepreneurship education program for youth in Puerto Rico. our year-long curriculum teaches public school children how to run an agri-business from the ground up.

SEEDS

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MUJER CAPITAL

This program, funded partially by the Small Business Administration, provides comprehensive training and resources for women entrepreneurs in the San Juan-Bayamón area.

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BUSINESS CENTERS

The Aguadilla Business Center and the Metro Womens’ Business Center are dedicated to the economic development of the region by offering education, training and collaborative workspaces for small businesses.

achievements

  • The Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE) honored Angelique Sina with the Redefining Leadership Award at HACE's 35th annual National Leadership Summit & Gala.

  • Given by the Washington Center in recognition of his philanthropic work.

  • Given by the Southwestern Industrial Association.

  • Club de Leones de Aguadilla, PR.

  • Appointed by the Mayor of Washington DC, Muriel Bowser, to serve as Commissioner for the Latino Community.