Animus Summit

Marisol directs and develops strategy for Amasar, which promotes the consumption of pana (breadfruit) and its nutritional benefits, and supports farms, especially in PR’s central region. Amasar supports more than 25 small farmers that have processed some 15,000 panas this year... Read More →

Carmen Luisa and Carmen Fernanda are young entrepreneurs who got started in business early in life, as teenagers. Together they founded Hazel Bar, a coffee, pastry and all-day breakfast shop whose menu is inspired by hazelnuts. When they’re not serving coffee or making their famous... Read More →

For years, Glorimary struggled to find plus-size clothes that were comfortable, looked modern and fit well. She considered creating her own plus line to serve that growing segment of the retail apparel market. After Hurricane María, she left a career as a sales and marketing leader... Read More →

Gloriann Sacha is an activist, communication strategist, college professor, author of a collection of poems and a children’s book, and founder of étnica, an enterprise dedicated to bringing visibility, dignity and power to the Afro-Latino community. For over 15 years she has worked... Read More →

Carla is a polyglot, a poet and avid reader. After achieving a bachelor’s in modern languages from UPR and a master’s in translation from University of Salamanca in Spain, she founded OGMA Language Studio to provide linguistic services such as translation, interpretation and copywriting... Read More →